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but Colossal may be the only one that requires an offensive coordinator. Southern Rep enlisted former Jacksonville Jaguars and Tulane University quarterback Lester Ricard to design plays for its production of Andrew Hinderaker’s football play, which Southern Rep opens at UNO’s Robert E. Nims Theatre this week. “There are lots of one-man shows about sports,” says director Aimee Hayes. “This is about playing the game. There are men onstage running and hitting. I think sports get us into our primal selves. It’s about competition and pushing ourselves to our limits.” Colossal is staged like a game, complete with pre-game warmups, four quarters of action and a halftime show. Most of the cast wears full football pads (though not the Longhorn uniforms of the University of Texas at Austin, where the play is set). Throughout the show, a drumline pounds cadences meant to pump up the energy for spectators. The energy and testosterone level are part of the bonds between teammates and excitement for fans. Colossal explores male relationships, and how teammates and fathers and sons and players and coaches communicate nonverbally. It also explores the game’s biggest risks: catastrophic injury. At the center of the play is Mike (Tobias “Toby” Forrest), pictured, who’s suffered a severe neck injury while playing football. Now using a wheelchair, he encourages teammates, blaming himself for his injury and telling them, “There’s a difference between being fearless and reckless.” He fights to remain connected to the team as he tries to reconcile his life — after losing the opportunity to play professionally. Forrest is reprising the role. He starred in one of the show’s rolling premiere productions in Minneapolis. Forrest’s life mirrors Mike’s in that he suffered a severe neck injury while swimming in the Grand Canyon. A dive

TUE. MAY 31 | The birthplace of black metal’s resurrection, Norway — to its credit and detriment — has generally taken the tenets of the genre extremely personally and literally. Taake (“Fog”), led by terrifying front-corpse Hoest (“Autumn”), uses its latest LP Stridens hus (Dark Essence) to show the most gifted and depraved parts of itself. Both are fascinating. Wolvhammer, Mehenet and Witch Burial open at 9 p.m. at Siberia.

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SAT. JUNE 4 | The prolific Baton Rouge rapper — who made his official studio debut with January’s acclaimed Islah, a wildly unpredictable, emotional rollercoaster — headlines Power 102.9 FM’s The Plug Project concert promoting digital literacy among New Orleans youth. “Moolah” hitmaker Young Greatness opens at 9 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater.

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The Mid-City branch of the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL), which narrowly averted eviction from its home at the American Can building last year, will move to the two-story Automotive Life Insurance Building at 4140 Canal St. this fall, City Librarian Charles M. Brown announced last week. The modernist building, which features a marble-and-glass facade and terrazzo flooring, was designed by Curtis and Davis Architects (who went on to design the New Orleans Rivergate and the Superdome) and opened in 1963. It was designated a city historic landmark by the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission in 2010. It will be the third home for the Mid-City library in six years. In 2010, the library moved from a strip mall building on N. Carrollton Avenue to a larger space in the American Can building on Orleans Avenue. That lease expired last year and the library began operating on a month-tomonth basis. for contractors to remove four Confederate monuments. Several groups sued the city after the New Orleans City Council’s December decision to remove the controversial monuments. On May 26, the Louisiana Landmarks Society, one of the plaintiffs, issued its annual list of the city’s most endangered sites — all four monuments made the list.

Attorney General Jeff Landry says he doesn’t have to comply with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ executive order protecting LGBT employees of the state. On May 25, Landry added Louisiana to a lawsuit with 10 other states opposing a federal mandate ensuring LGBT protection on school and college campuses. On May 24, the state Senate rejected Senate Bill 436 from state Sen. Troy Carter, D-New Orleans, which would have extended workplace discrimination laws to LGBT people. Carter urged legislators to “silence the critics, silence the bigots, silence the haters” and “silence those that would rather keep us backwards.” No legislators spoke against the measure, but it failed by a vote of 8 yeas and 25 nays. In his opinion, filed May 25, Landry says “gender identity” has no constitutional protection. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, zeroes in on transgender-inclusive “bathroom” recommendations from the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education. Landry elaborated in a May 24 interview with the conservative lobbying group Family Research Council that transgender people suffer from mental illness, adding “the good Lord doesn’t build us in that particular way.”

7. “Pastor Protection

“NFL Picks Atlanta to Host Super Bowl Because New Orleans Makes Too Much Sense” was the headline on Nate Scott’s FTW! column in USA Today after the Big Easy narrowly lost hosting the 2019 Super Bowl at an NFL owners’ meeting last week in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Score one for traffic, an already overwhelmed airport, and a city that’s terrible to walk in,” Scott wrote, noting people also can’t drink on the street in Atlanta. “While Atlanta won’t be as big of a joke as Santa Clara was this year (who even remembers that the

Picking up where his failed “Marriage and Conscience Act” left off in 2015, state Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Bossier City, failed to convince legislators May 24 to support his “Pastor Protection Act.” House Bill 597, Johnson argued, would protect members of a religious organization from having to provide services that violate sincerely held religious beliefs (a protection already afforded in the U.S. Constitution). Johnson couldn’t answer members of the Senate Judiciary B Committee, who asked if clergy members in Louisiana ever have been forced to perform services against their will. New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau President

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2. Quote of the week “You want to cure the problem? Fund it. … Don’t come down here with some bullshit Republican philosophy from Washington D.C. … and tell me how to do my business.” — Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand to the Louisiana Senate Judiciary A Committee May 25. Normand and New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison testified against House Bill 1148 from state Rep. Valarie Hodges, R-Denham Springs, to prevent “sanctuary” cities that house immigrants without state authorization from receiving certain funding. Attorney General Jeff Landry told the same committee on May 17 that “sanctuary” policies are part of an agenda of providing “terrorists safe haven in American cities.” “We enforce all criminal law,” Harrison said. “In our policy, which is taken directly from the consent decree, we shall not ask about immigration status. ... If that person is a victim or a witness, we will deal with that situation.” The measure died in committee.

NOMA, Google team up for art The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) last week announced a new partnership with Google Cultural Institute that brings richly detailed images of artworks and objects from the museum’s collection to the internet. Among the first NOMA artworks on view are Portrait of Estelle Musson Degas by Edgar Degas (1872), a 1951 quilt by Clementine Hunter and George Dureau’s 1970 painting Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Two Nuba Wrestlers. Items of national interest include a circa-1800 portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, a 1948 canvas by Jackson Pollock and a 1975 silkscreen portrait of Mick Jagger by Andy Warhol. To view the collection, visit www.google. com/culturalinstitute.

4. Monument removal stalled — again

With a case pending against the city in the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration has suspended its search

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Stephen Perry said tourism groups, eyeing similar legislation in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 decision affirming same-sex marriages, “are very concerned” and “passionate about this from the moral side as well as the business side.” The committee deferred the bill by a 3-2 vote.

8. Double-belted penalty

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a renewed “Click It or Ticket” seat-belt enforcement program to run beginning Memorial Day weekend and ending June 5. The Louisiana Legislature also had seat belts on its mind last week when it passed House Bill 751 by state Rep. Walt Leger, D-New Orleans, which doubles the fine for a first unbuckled seat belt offense from $25 to $50. The bill heads to Gov. John Bel Edwards for final approval.

Benefit for Leigh “Little Queenie” Harris New Orleans musicians held two sold-out fundraisers May 26 for New Orleans singer and songwriter Leigh Harris, aka Little Queenie, who was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year that has spread to her brain, liver, lymph nodes and bones. Funds raised at the concerts at Snug Harbor were added to a GoFundMe account to help defray the cost of Harris’ medical treatment. As of last week, the account has raised more than $23,700 of its $50,000 goal.

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Louisiana adopted the country’s first “Blue Lives Matter” law May 26 after Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill adding first responders as a protected class under the state’s hate crime law. Though the state’s law already covers “any entity or unit of federal, state, or local government,” the measure from state Rep. Lance Harris, R-Alexandria, goes on to explicitly add law enforcement as a discrimination classification. People convicted of a felony hate crime in Louisiana face up to an additional five years of jail time.

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May was a bad month for the men of the Louisiana Legislature — but it was a worse month for Louisiana women. That has to change. A NUMBER OF LOUISIANA STATE REPRESENTATIVES EMBARRASSED THEMSELVES AND THEIR CONSTITUENTS when

state Rep. Kenneth Havard, R-Jackson, introduced a “joke” amendment to Senate Bill 468 by Sen. Ronnie Johns, R-Lake Charles, two weeks ago. Johns’ bill, which since has become law, raises the age to perform in strip clubs from 18 to 21. Its aim is to deter human trafficking, but Havard thought it would be funny to add age and weight limits for strippers, quipping that it was a way of “trimming the fat.” This wasn’t just a tossed-off remark. Havard actually submitted an amendment, and other House members piled on by throwing down dollar bills as if they were in a strip club. Havard later claimed he was making a satirical statement about legislative overreach, which might have been believable had the bill (sans amendment) not passed unanimously — yes, he voted for it. When his female colleagues called him out, Havard stubbornly refused to apologize. Sadly, the Legislature’s campaign of insults to women did not end there. House Bill 386 by state Rep. Frank Hoffmann, R-West Monroe, is the so-called “Women’s Enhanced Reflection Act.” It increases the time a woman has to wait for a legal abortion — between counseling and ultrasound and the actual procedure — from one day to three days. The bill was signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat. Legislators claimed, straight-faced, that it wouldn’t deter anyone who really wanted an abortion. We can only imagine the reaction if someone introduced a bill requiring a three-day period of “reflection” before buying a handgun in Louisiana. Worst of all was the treatment of bills that sought to ensure equal pay for women. The House Labor and Industrial Relations Committee tor-

pedoed a bill by state Rep. Barbara Norton, R-Shreveport, who wanted to extend equal pay protections to women in the private sector. Norton said it was her eighth attempt to pass such legislation. The committee also rejected equal pay bills by state Sen. J.P. Morrell, D-New Orleans, and Rep. Joseph Bouie, D-New Orleans. The ultimate insult was the committee’s rejection of a measure by state Rep. Katrina Jackson, D-Monroe, to create a commission merely to study equal pay matters. The flurry of anti-women comments and votes by lawmakers inspired state Rep. Helena Moreno, D-New Orleans, to launch a social media campaign titled #ItsNoJoke (initially in response to Havard’s comment that his proposed amendment was just a joke). “Women make up more than half the population in Louisiana, but only 12 percent of the Legislature,” Moreno noted, adding, “Louisiana has the lowest percentage of women in any statehouse in the country.” Moreno pledges to track issues that matter to women in the months ahead. So do we. In the coming weeks, Gambit will highlight issues of importance to Louisiana women — and explore why and how our state falls short.

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Many people who walk or drive past the New Zion Baptist Church at LaSalle and Third streets may not know of its importance in the history of the civil rights movement. It was at that church in 1957 that the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was born. According to the SCLC, the idea for the group was conceived a few years earlier, following Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a bus, which sparked the 1955 Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott. It was in the months that followed that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and others discussed the need for a regional organization to coordinate nonviolent protest activities across the South. An initial meeting was held in Atlanta before the effort moved to New Orleans. In February 1957,

New Zion Baptist Church in Central City, where the Southern Leadership Conference got its start in 1957, is still an active house of worship in New Orleans. P H OTO B Y K A N DAC E P O W E R G R AV E S

King and a group of about 50 African-American clergy from across the South met at New Zion Baptist Church to form what was called the Southern Leadership Conference. The Rev. A.L. Davis was pastor of the New Orleans church and a leading figure in the cause. Other lions of the local civil rights movement who were present at those early meetings included the Rev. Avery Alexander, a future state lawmaker; the Rev. Simmie Lee Harvey; the Rev. Morris Burrell; and attorney Israel Augustine, a future judge who was appointed the group’s first general counsel. Later that year, the group renamed itself the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and King was elected its first president. Over the years, the group drew on the organizational power of black churches throughout the South to further its mission. The group, now headquartered in Atlanta, announced in January that it is re-establishing a chapter in Louisiana — the first fully chartered branch here in nearly 10 years.

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tion that recently reopened after extensive renovations, may be a spot you haven’t visited. Located at 523 St. Ann St. in one of the Lower Pontalba apartments, the attraction has been closed for nine months for mold remediation. The home features hundreds of antebellum antiques and pieces of artwork and is designed to replicate daily life in 1850 when the Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba designed and built the Upper and Lower Pontalba Buildings, which flank Jackson Square. In 1921, the Pontalba family sold the Lower Pontalba to philanthropist William Ratcliffe Irby, who later donated it to the Louisiana State Museum. As part of the recent renovation, curators added interpretive panels detailing the life of Pontalba, urban slavery and indentured servitude.

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THE LONG-DELAYED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER (WTC) could take several

giant steps forward this week. One step will come in Baton Rouge at the hands of state lawmakers, the other in Civil District Court in New Orleans, where a lawsuit over the city’s pending 99-year lease of the landmark site rages on. In Baton Rouge, lawmakers are expected to give final approval to a bill that would accelerate disposition of the lawsuit, which challenges the city’s selection of the Four Seasons hotel group to redevelop the WTC. In New Orleans, a judge presiding over that lawsuit will hear a motion Wednesday (June 1) that could toss the suit forthwith. By mid-week, the Four Seasons group could be in the catbird seat. Or, WTC redevelopment could be delayed yet again. Efforts to redevelop one of the most prized pieces of real estate in town have been cursed for years. Each time a development team appeared ready to put the WTC back into commerce, the process broke down. Mayor Mitch Landrieu probably thought he cracked the code when the New Orleans Building Corporation (NOBC, a local “public benefit corporation” that manages select city properties) chose the Four Seasons hotel development team over four other finalists in March 2015. The initial euphoria was shortlived. Developer Stuart “Neil” Fisher of Florida, a controversial figure who describes himself on Facebook as “a bull in a china shop,” bought last-place finisher Two Canal Street

Investors (TCSI) for the princely sum of $10 shortly after NOBC chose Four Seasons — and promptly sued the city. Fisher already was a behind-the-scenes player for TCSI when the group applied for the WTC development rights. The courts since have ruled that a judge can’t declare TCSI the developer because TCSI finished last in the final round of competition, which raises obvious questions as to TCSI’s litigation strategy and motives. The suit has drawn some of the city’s most able litigators into court — Russ Herman for Four Seasons and Daniel Davillier for TCSI. Herman says TCSI is dragging out the process in hopes of a financial settlement. Davillier says the city’s proposed lease would yield substantially less than fair market value. So far, Four Seasons has won some key procedural battles. On Wednesday, Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Tiffany Chase will hear arguments on a Four Seasons motion that, if granted and affirmed on appeal, would end TCSI’s legal challenge. Meanwhile, ads in local papers (including this one) tout the professed benefits of the Four Seasons project, and a bill aimed at fast-tracking TCSI’s lawsuit is headed for final legislative approval this week. The bill, by state Sen. Conrad Appel, R-Metairie, could lead to a final judgment in the TCSI suit by year’s end (if it goes to trial). Things appear to be going Four Seasons’ way, but history has taught us that nothing is certain at the foot of Canal Street. In litigation, you don’t need to win every round — just the final one.

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lege due to budget cuts, she saw an opportunity to educate people at Canal Furniture Liquidators. “At some point, we realized that we could have classes here,” Hannan says. This summer, artists will teach students to spruce up old furniture using mosaic tiles and chalk paint. Students will revamp back stock, new fixtures and redo old hotel furniture using crafting materials. Hotels redecorate every three to five years, Hannan says, and when they do, Canal Furniture Liquidator sells the old stock. “The summer is when they do it,” Hannan says. “We’re going in there and providing a service by removing all the furniture from the hotel for them.” During liquidations, the store’s usual crew of four expands to 16 and moves the furniture out of the hotels and into

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PASSION LILIE (3207 Burgundy St., 504-4081279; www.passionlilie.com), a locally owned clothing line handmade by artist cooperatives in India, recently opened its store. The space was previously occupied by Bon Castor, a clothing and gift shop, which has closed. ARTEE FABRICS AND HOME (3116 N. Arnold Road, Metairie, 504-302-2160; www. arteefabricsandhome.com) recently moved to a new location. To celebrate, all instock fabrics are discounted 30 percent through May. WILKERSON ROW (3137 Magazine St., 504-8993311; www.shaunwilkerson. com) holds a summer overstock sale starting Saturday, June 4. In-stock and custom handcrafted furniture is discounted 40 percent.

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REYN STUDIOS (725 Magazinse St., 504717-9982; www.reynstudios. com) holds a happy hour for Brandshop, a pop-up shop and speaker series, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 3. There will be free cocktails, a health and wellness speaker and discounts of 15 percent.

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Foundation and Justin Devillier winning its Best Chef: South award, New Orleans’ restaurant scene got a boost of recognition. But dining is always on locals’ minds, and there’s plenty to recommend. Gambit compiled popular dishes and signature items at area restaurants and came up with a list of 1,478 to try this summer. Listings include two dishes per restaurant and information on reservation policies and hours of operation.

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New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St., (504) 553-5555; www.marriott.com Pan-seared Gulf shrimp are served with Abita Amber barbecue butter sauce over Cajun cheddar cheese grits topped with bacon, Parmesan, heirloom cherry tomatoes and minced herbs. Gulf fish tacos feature Cajun-spiced, pan-seared fish topped with spicy cabbage slaw, poblano-lime crema, queso fresco and house-made roasted salsa in grilled flour tortillas. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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517 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-1345; www. 13monaghan.com Srirachos baked potato tots are topped with chicken, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, cilantro and come with a side of Sriracha ranch sauce. The baked barbecue tofu sandwich is dressed with mayonnaise, romaine lettuce, tomato, house-made bread and butter pickles and barbecue sauce on French bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

1000 Figs

3141 Ponce de Leon St., Suite 1, (504) 301-0848; www.1000figs.com The falafel platter for two includes hummus, beets, greens, bread, tahini, cilantro-chili sauce and garlic sauce. Roasted beet salad features herb pesto and feta cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

A Abita Bar-B-Q

69399 Highway 59, Abita Springs, (985) 892-0205; www.abitabbq.com Smoked brisket is cooked overnight and served on a platter with barbecue sauce on the side. House-cured smoked pastrami comes with two sides or on a bun with grilled onions, Swiss cheese and Creole mustard. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Abita Brew Pub

72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 8925837; www.abitabrewpub.com Blueberry-glazed fried quail is stuffed with

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Summer RESTAURANT boudin and served with andouille cornbread stuffing, smashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. Pasta Creole features chicken, andouille and shrimp in pesto cream sauce over fettuccine. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Abita Roasting Company

504 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 246-3340; 1011 Village Walk, Covington, (985) 246-3345; www.abitaroasting.com The Cowboy omelet is made with smoked sausage, bacon, bell pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes. The Cuban panino features marinated pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese and Creole mayonnaise. No reservations. Covington: breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. Madisonville: breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Acme Oyster House

724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; 1202 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 246-6155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St., (504) 708-2409; www.acmeoyster.com The Peace Maker po-boy includes fried shrimp, oysters and Tabasco-infused mayonnaise on French bread. The “10 napkin” hot roast beef po-boy features house-cooked chuck roast served debris-style. Reservation policies vary by location. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Acropolis Cuisine

3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-9046 Grilled lamb chops are marinated with Greek herbs and spices. Chicken kebabs are served with sides such as Greek salad and hummus. No reservations. Lunch

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Adolfo’s Restaurant

611 Frenchmen St., (504) 948-3800 Roasted eggplant is topped with crabmeat and capers. Veal Ocean includes shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat, capers and pasta or salad. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant 600 Palace Drive, Hammond, (985) 3453012; 1958 N. Highway 190, Suite A, Covington, (985) 867-8292; 3501 Severn Ave., Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 304-8441; www.albashabr.com The chicken shawarma platter comes with feta salad, hummus and rice. The combination kebab plate includes a choice of kofta, beef tenderloin or chicken. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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8124 Oak St., (504) 324-6558; www.aleonoak.com The Cuban sandwich includes ham, citrus-braised pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and Creole mustard. The fried pork chop po-boy is dressed with blue cheese, pickles and cabbage slaw. No reservations. Lunch Sat.Sun., dinner daily, latenight Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Alibi

811 Iberville St., (504) 522-9187; www.alibineworleans.com Barbecue shrimp poboys feature Gulf shrimp served dressed on French bread. The Alibi burger has a 10-ounce ground beef patty and is served with fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Allegro Bistro

1100 Poydras St., Suite 150, (504) 582-2350; www.allegrobistro.com Grilled salmon comes with sauteed spinach

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Five Happiness . and Creole mustard hollandaise. The Asian sesame chicken salad includes wonton crisps, peanuts, carrots, scallions, cabbage and mixed greens with Asian sesame peanut dressing. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

The American Sector

945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1940; www.nationalww2museum.org/ american-sector The oyster BLT features Parmesan-crusted fried oysters, pork belly, tomato jam and arugula. Chicken fried steak comes with macaroni and cheese, Southern greens, grits and gravy.

Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

American Sports Saloon

1200 Decatur St., (504) 300-1782; www.theamericansportssaloon.com Wings are served with fries, coleslaw and a choice of house-made sauces, such as Memphis barbecue, mild Buffalo, garlic-lemon or chipotle. The Ragin’ Cajun burger is topped with cheddar, bacon, Tabasco onions and barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Amici Ristorante & Bar

3218 Magazine St., (504) 300-1250; www.amicinola.com Mussels Amici is prepared with tarragon, white wine and garlic and served with garlic tomato sauce. Coalfired pizzas include the broccoli rabe and salsiccia Italiana pie,

which is topped with marinara, sauteed bitter Italian greens, Italian sausage and mozzarella. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria

4508 Freret St., (504) 324-1636; www.ancorapizza.com Pizza Bianca is topped with fior di latte cheese, basil, olives, garlic, chilies and capers. Caramel ice cream is made inhouse in small batches. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Andrea’s Restaurant 3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www. andreasrestaurant.com Crab cakes made with Louisiana crabmeat, eggplant and Italian herbs are served with lemon butter sauce. House-made ravioli are stuffed with crabmeat and tossed in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended.

Andy’s Bistro

3322 N. Turnbull Drive, Metairie, (504) 4557363; www.andysbistro.com Wood-grilled oysters are topped with Louisiana crab claw meat, Reggiano-Parmigiano and peppercorns. Pan-seared jumbo scallops are served with grilled beets, roasted red pepper butter and fried capers. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Angeli On Decatur

1141 Decatur St., (504) 566-0077; www.angelineworleans.com The chicken Caesar pita roll features grilled chicken, lettuce and Caesar dressing. The Lucifer pizza has red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage, red onions and roasted red peppers; jalapeno peppers are an optional addition. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ PAGE 22

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Angeline

Hotel Provincial, 1032 Chartres St., (504) 308-3106; www.angelinenola.com Fried cauliflower is served with olivade aioli and sheep’s milk cheese. Mississippi rabbit milanese is lightly fried and served with smoked carrot puree, spoon bread, bacon-braised collard greens and tomato-pancetta gravy. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Mon.-Thu., dinner daily, brunch Fri.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Angelo Brocato

214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-0078; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com Sicilian cannoli are fried cinnamon pastry shells with ricotta filling, chocolate and pistachios. Stracciatella is an Italian version of chocolate chip gelato. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Annadele’s Plantation Restaurant

71518 Chestnut St., Covington, (985) 809-7669; www.annadeles.com Garam masala-spiced New Zealand lamb chops are served with Israeli couscous, edamame and pomegranate gastrique. Braised, pulled wild boar meat is served with roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, leek and herbs over linguine. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Wed.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Antoine’s Annex

513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com The breakfast platter includes scrambled eggs, grits, hickory-smoked bacon and a biscuit or toast. The Caprese sandwich features thick-sliced mozzarella, Creole tomatoes, pesto and balsamic vinaigrette on a pistolette. No reservations. Breakfast,

lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Antoine’s Restaurant

beans. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller topped with pureed greens and seasoned breadcrumbs. Alaska Antoine is baked Alaska: ice cream wrapped in pound cake and crowned with a toasted meringue shell and hot fudge. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Arnaud’s Restaurant

Apolline

Boomtown Casino, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, (504) 366-7711; www. boomtownneworleans. com/dining/asia Crab Rangoon is cream cheese- and crabmeat-filled wontons served with tangy sauce. General Tso’s chicken is glazed with sweet and spicy sauce and served with jasmine rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www. apollinerestaurant.com Pan-seared diver scallops are served with Gulf shrimp, roasted corn maque choux, San Marzano tomato sauce and bacon. A cold-smoked pork chop is served with marchand de vin, smashed red potatoes and fried onions. Reservations accepted except at brunch. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Arabella Casa di Pasta

2258 St. Claude Ave., (504) 267-6108; www. arabellanola.com Shrimp piccata is served with arugula and fettuccine tossed in lemon-infused olive oil. Spicy beef, pork and andouille meatballs are topped with house-made red sauce and served with French bread. No reservations. Dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Arana Taqueria y Cantina

3242 Magazine St., (504) 894-1233; www.facebook.com/ arananola An open-faced tamale is topped with chicken tinga, chili-corn cream, pickled red onion and queso fresco. Chile rellenos are tortilla chip-crusted, stuffed with beef picadillo and served with rice and

813 Bienville St., (504) 523-5433; www.arnaudsrestaurant.com Shrimp Arnaud features Gulf shrimp in a signature tangy Creole remoulade. Potato-crusted Gulf fish is a pan-seared fillet served with sauteed fennel and Herbsaint butter. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

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Asuka Sushi & Hibachi

7912 Earhart Blvd., (504) 862-5555; www. asukaneworleans.com The Sumo roll is a spicy Dynamite roll (chopped salmon, tuna, yellowtail) topped with fresh salmon, tuna and garlic-chili oil. The Aloha roll features salmon, snow crab and avocado with mango sauce on the side. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Atchafalaya

901 Louisiana Ave., (504) 891-9626; www.atchafalayarestaurant.com Two Run Farm lamb Bolognese comes with potato gnocchi, eggplant caponata and feta cheese. Duck hash features poached eggs, duck confit, blackberries, mango, hollandaise and bacon vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Thu.-Mon. Credit

cards. $$$

Atomic Burger

3934 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-7474; www. theatomicburger.com The signature green chile burger is a two-patty, extra cheese burger topped with roasted poblano peppers and mayonnaise and served with fries or edamame. Milkshakes feature house-made custard flash-frozen with liquid nitrogen. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Attiki Bar

230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com Paella includes shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels, crawfish, sausage, chicken and rice simmered in saffron broth and topped with pine nuts. Gyro wraps feature thinly sliced lamb in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and tzatziki. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Audubon Clubhouse Cafe

lump crabmeat sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.Fri. Credit cards. $$

August

301 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 299-9777; www.restaurantaugust.com Heirloom beet salad is topped with blue crabmeat, horseradish and a crispy egg yolk. Foie gras and sweet breads are served with sweet potato agnolotti. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

August Moon

875 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 302-7977; www.moonnola.com; 3635 Prytania St., (504) 899-5129; www.augustmoonuptown.com Lemon grass shrimp features tempura-fried shrimp with sweet onion, pepper, minced lemon grass and rice vermicelli. Tilapia is glazed in a tangy sweet-and-spicy sauce and served with bok choy. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5282; www.auduboninstitute. org/golf-parks/clubhouse-cafe Gnocchi are tossed with crawfish, blue crabmeat, pearl onions, carrots, celery, brown butter and citrus. Crispy duck is served with satsuma glaze, boudin, Creole mustard demi-glace and crispy Brussels sprouts. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Sun.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Augie’s Restaurant

1732 St. Charles Ave., (504) 586-9243; www.theavenuepub.com The Pub burger has a Two Run Farm beef patty and a choice of cheeses and is served with hand-cut fries. The Cajun croque monsieur features Bourree brown sugar-smoked ham

6005 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 733-3000, www.augiesnola.com Baked chicken St. Charles is served with creamy shrimp sauce, potatoes, summer vegetables and salad. Grilled catfish Orleans is topped with jumbo

5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 8885533; www.mredsrestaurants.com/austins Two grilled filet medallions are served with barbecue shrimp and garlic mashed potatoes. Redfish is cooked in parchment paper with shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat, caramelized onions and lobster butter. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Avenue Pub

made with Chappapeela Farms pork, shaved tasso and aged Swiss cheese and is served with spicy olive salad. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Avery’s on Tulane

2510 Tulane Ave., (504) 821-4110; www.averysontulane.com The Pearl River sandwich features fried Gulf oysters, roast beef gravy, bacon, lettuce and mayonnaise. The barbecue shrimp poboy is served dressed on Leidenheimer French bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Avo

5908 Magazine St., (504) 509-6550; www.restaurantavo.com Charred octopus is served with whipped lardo, eggplant, marinated cranberries and black garlic. Pistachio-encrusted halibut is served with crema, okra, fava beans and king trumpet mushrooms. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

B B.B. King’s Blues Club

1104 Decatur St., (504) 934-5464; www.bbkings.com/new-orleans Cajun-spiced Born on the Bayou shrimp and grits is made with tasso, garlic and okra and topped with green onions and diced tomatoes. The smoked barbecued brisket sandwich is dressed with fried onions, pickles, pepper Jack cheese and horseradish cream and served with fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sundays. Credit cards. $$

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(504) 314-0010; www.babyloncafe.biz Baba ghanoush is a blend of roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Chicken shawarma features sliced rotisserie-cooked chicken marinated with garlic, white vinegar and Mediterranean spices. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bacchanal Wine

600 Poland Ave., (504) 948-9111; www. bacchanalwine.com Grilled whole Gulf fish is topped with romesco sauce, orange, hazelnut and mint. Braised pork shoulder is served with pork belly, ceci beans, radish, arugula and chimichurri. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Back to the Garden

833 Howard Ave., Suite 100, (504) 299-8792 The stir-fried vegetable plate features broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, onions, garlic and tamari over brown rice. Char-broiled chicken salad includes greens, avocado, tomato, carrots and cucumbers. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

Backspace Bar & Kitchen

139 Chartres St., (504) 322-2245; www.backspacenola.com The Whitman roast beef sandwich combines roasted tenderloin tips, fried oysters, Swiss cheese and gravy on a ciabatta roll. The hot meatloaf sandwich is dressed with cheese on a brioche bun and served with chips and a pickle. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

The Backyard

244 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 309-8767; www. thebackyardnola.com House-smoked pulled pork is served on a locally baked bun with chimichurri coleslaw and house-made barbecue sauce. Two 3.5-ounce ground chuck patties are topped with melted Swiss cheese, truffled portobello mushroom reduction, crumbled bacon and Japanese-style sweet and spicy mayonnaise on a bun. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Bacobar

70437 Highway 21, Suite 100, Covington, (985) 893-2450; www. bacobarnola.com Shrimp and bacon pad thai features rice noodles, peanut sauce, Sriracha and a poached egg. Gulf shrimp baco is topped with cucumber, pickled cabbage, carrots and sweet and spicy Seoul sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Balcony Bar and Cafe

3201 Magazine St., (504) 894-8888; www.balconynola.com The Orchard Fire pizza is made with house-pickled spicy peaches and pears, chorizo, pesto and feta. House-smoked pulled pork is served in sliders. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Balise

640 Carondelet St., (504) 459-4449; www.balisenola.com Fried smoked oysters are served with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, a hard-boiled egg, piave vecchio and dill buttermilk. Pan-roasted Gulf shrimp are served with red potatoes, white button mushrooms,

sweet onions, crawfish tails and garlic puree. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Bamboula’s

514 Frenchmen St., (504) 944-8461; www.bamboulasnola.com The Cuban sandwich is made with ham, pulled pork, Swiss, dill pickles and yellow mustard and served on a brioche bun. The Hangover burger features a Black Angus beef patty topped with a fried egg, bacon and a choice of cheeses. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Banana Blossom

2112 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 10, Gretna, (504) 392-7530 The menu of Thai dishes includes Chiang Mai noodles, featuring egg noodles, red onions, cilantro, curry sauce and crispy fried egg noodles on top. Lamb curry includes braised lamb, Panang curry, broccoli, carrots and jasmine rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bar Redux

801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com The Vegan Island burger features a 6-ounce patty — made from 11 vegetables, habanero peppers, quinoa and herbs — topped with a slice of pineapple on a Dong Phuong roll. It’s served with house-cut fries. Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo features a dark, smoky roux and is served with garlic bread. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Barcadia

601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com The buttermilk fried

chicken sandwich is topped with jalapeno slaw and house-made pickles and is served with a side of jalapeno bacon ranch sauce and fries. The green chili cheeseburger is topped with pepper Jack cheese, roasted green chilies, applewood-smoked bacon, honey gastrique, tortilla strips and cilantro crema. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Barcelona Tapas

Lunch and dinner MonSat. Credit cards. $$$

Basin Seafood & Spirits

3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www. basinseafoodnola.com Char-broiled oysters are topped with Parmesan and garlic butter. Grilled whole fish is served with corn on the cob, green onions and jalapeno chimichurri. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

720 Dublin St., (504) 861-9696; www.barcelonanola.com Garlic shrimp diablo is sauteed with olive oil, garlic and habanero peppers and flamed in Spanish sherry. Baba ghanoush is roasted eggplant dip made with lemon and tahini and served with fried potato wedges. No reservations. Dinner Thu.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Bayona

The Barley Oak

326 N. Jefferson Davis Parkway, (504) 302-9357; www.bayoubeergarden.com Disco fries are french fries topped with house-made beef debris, gravy and cheddar cheese. The house burger is a 10-ounce beef patty served on a sesame seed bun. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

2101 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 7277420; www.thebarleyoak.com The beer hall serves a German sausage plate featuring knockwurst, bratwurst, Polish sausage, sauerkraut and Dijon mustard. The Reuben is made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye, and it comes with chips or potato salad. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Baru

3700 Magazine St., (504) 895-2225; www.barutapas.com Guacabello features grilled portobello mushroom and avocado served on tortilla chips. Tortas de cangrejo are crab cakes served with beet and mirliton remoulade salad. No reservations.

430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4455; www.bayona.com Smoked quail is served atop a salad of greens, pears, spiced pecans and bourbon-molasses dressing. Peppered lamb loin is served with goat cheese and zinfandel sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Bayou Beer Garden

Bayou Burger & Sports Company

503 Bourbon St., (504) 529-4256; www.bayouburger.com Cochon nachos top freshly fried tortilla chips topped with melted cheeses, house-smoked pulled pork, house barbecue sauce, coleslaw, onions and sour cream. The Ultimate Cure burger combines two burger patties with a grilled cheese and bacon sandwich dressed with lettuce, tomato,

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Bayou Hot Wings

6221 S. Claiborne Ave., Suite 104, (504) 8659464; www.bayouhotwings.com Hot wings and chicken tenders come with a choice of sauces including garlic butter-Parmesan, chipotle barbecue, pepper jelly and spicy pepper with varying levels of heat. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Bayou Market Buffet

Boomtown Casino New Orleans, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, (504) 366-7711; www.boomtownneworleans.com/ dining/bayoumarket-buffet The dinner buffet features all-you-can-eat boiled crawfish. At the brunch buffet, waffles are made to order. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Bayou Wine Garden

315 N. Rendon St., (504) 826-2925; www.bayouwinegarden.com Smoked shrimp and fontina cheesecake is served with toast points. El Pato Cubano features duck ham, duck confit, Swiss cheese, pickled onions, pickles and mustard on a pistolette and is served with housemade chips. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Beach House Bar & Grill

124 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 6249331; www.beachhousemandeville.com The Wave Wrangler burger is an 8-ounce patty topped with cheddar, lettuce,

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Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29

321 N. Peters St., (504) 609-3811; www.latitude29nola.com House-made steamed vegetarian dumplings are served with dipping sauce. Loco Moco features a ground filet mignon patty topped with a fried egg, gravy and grilled shiitake mushrooms over mushroom rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Beachcorner Bar & Grill

4905 Canal St., (504) 488-7357; www.beachcornerbarandgrill.com The 10-ounce Spicy burger is topped with hot sauce, jalapenos and pepper Jack cheese. A grilled 8-ounce tuna steak is served in a sandwich or on a salad with tuna sauce on the side. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

The Bean Gallery

637 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 324-8176; www.thebeangallery.net The bagel and lox sandwich features smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, red onion and tomatoes. Cookie flavors include white chocolate-raspberry. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Sun.-Thu. Credit cards. $

Bear’s Poboys at Gennaro’s

3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 833-9226; www.bearspoboys.com The roast beef po-boy is dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and

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mayonnaise. The NOLA burger is topped with roast beef debris and melted Swiss cheese. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Beef Connection Steak House

501 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, (504) 366-3275 A la carte steaks such as the Angus beef filet mignon are topped with hot drawn butter. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp are served in pepper sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Belle’s Diner

1122 Decatur St., (504) 566-6003; www.bellesdinernola.com The War Bird features fried chicken tenders on brioche with provolone, honey mustard, bacon and french fries. Fried chicken tops a bacon-stuffed waffle served with sugar cane syrup and fruit. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Bennachin

1212 Royal St., (504) 522-1230 Domoda is a beef and ground peanut stew served over rice. Vegetarian jama jama ni makondo features sauteed spinach with fried plantains and coconut rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Besh Steak

Harrah’s Casino, 8 Canal St., (504) 533-6111; www.beshsteak.com Big Bad Baked Oysters are topped with crabmeat au gratin. Crawfish and artichoke soup features Louisiana crawfish tails, spiced croutons and saffron oil. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Betsy’s Pancake House 2542 Canal St., (504) 822-0214

The breakfast special features two eggs, bacon, grits and pancakes or toast. Monday’s red beans and rice special comes with smoked sausage, a pork chop or a ham shank. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Bevi Seafood Co.

236 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-7503; 4701 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-5003; www. beviseafoodco.com The Peacemaker po-boy includes fried shrimp, roast beef debris and Swiss cheese. The Smokey Oyster fills French bread with fried oysters, smoked Gouda and pastrami bacon. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

The Big Cheezy

422 1/2 S. Broad St., (504) 302-2598; 3232 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-5349; Dragon’s Den, 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 2599160; Henry’s Uptown Bar, 5101 Magazine St., (504) 324-8140; www. thebigcheezy.com The Mac N’ Cheezy is a grilled cheese sandwich made with four-cheese macaroni. The Juice is a grilled cheese sandwich with roast beef debris, caramelized onions and grilled green peppers. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

biscuits & buns on banks

4337 Banks St., (504) 273-4600; www.biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com A waffle is topped with triple cream brie and blueberry compote. Chicken tenders are served with andouille and chorizo sausage gravy. Delivery available. No reservations. Brunch and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Bistreaux

Maison Dupuy, 1001 Toulouse St., (504) 5868000; www.maisondupuy.com/dining Shrimp Casino pasta

features local shrimp broiled in butter with herbs and spices and served over housemade linguine with Covey Rise Farms vegetables. Crawfish macaroni and cheese features Louisiana crawfish and cavatappi pasta. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Bistro Byronz

1901 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-7595; www.bistrobyronzmandeville.com The shrimp sandwich is topped with avocado, mixed greens, sliced tomatoes and moreau dressing. Grilled redfish tacos are topped with a blend of cheeses, avocado, Mexican slaw and crema and served with cilantro-lime rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bistro Daisy

5831 Magazine St., (504) 899-6987; www. bistrodaisy.com Julienned Gala apples and Belgian endive are tossed with toasted walnuts, Amish blue cheese and white wine vinaigrette. The Gulf seafood bouillabaisse features saffron and Herbsaint broth and is served with grilled crouton rouille. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Bistro Orleans

3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 304-1469; www.bistroorleansmetairie.com The Des Allemands catfish platter features thin-cut, wild Des Allemands catfish, french fries, coleslaw and French bread. Char-grilled oysters are topped with Parmesan and garlic butter. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bittersweet Confections

725 Magazine St., (504) 523-2626; www.bittersweet-

confections.com The breakfast bowl is a buttermilk biscuit topped with sausage gravy, cheese grits, bacon, an egg and green onions. Chocolate Petite cake features two layers of chocolate cake filled with chocolate mousse and coated with dark chocolate ganache. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Black Label Icehouse

3000 Dryades St., (504) 875-2876; www.blacklabelbbq.com Texas-style smoked brisket is made with untrimmed Black Angus beef rubbed with coarse black pepper and salt. The Black Label burger features a half-pound Black Angus beef patty, whiskey-glazed onions, smoked cheddar, smoked candied bacon, Black Label Barrel sauce and house-made pickles on a pretzel bun. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Blaze Pizza

vations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Blue Dot Donuts

4301 Canal St., (504) 218-4866; www.bluedotdonuts.com Original doughnut flavors include banana cream. The shop is known for its maple-glazed long johns. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Blue Line Sandwich Co.

2023 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 3093773; www.bluelinesandwichco.com The Duck-Duck-Goose waffle is a Belgian waffle topped with duck confit and sweet potato hash, foie gras butter, a fried duck egg, powdered sugar and cane syrup. The grilled chicken BLT is a grilled chicken breast with sweet bacon jam, arugula and tomatoes on a brioche bun. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

611 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 208-1028; www.blazepizza.com Build-your-own-pie options include sauces (tomato, spicy tomato or cream), cheeses, meats, vegetables and additions such as pesto or barbecue sauce. The Green Stripe pie features chicken, red bell peppers, arugula, mozzarella and garlic. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Blue Oak BBQ

The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon

7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 284-2898; www. thebluecrabnola.com Sauteed Louisiana crab claws are served in cream sauce with a cheese biscuit. Basin barbecue shrimp are Louisiana jumbo shrimp sauteed with garlic, rosemary and butter and served with a cheese biscuit. Reser-

900 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 822-2583; www.blueoakbbq.com The Packer beef brisket sandwich is dressed with slaw on a Laurel Street Bakery bun and served with chips or a side. Barbecue nachos feature a half-pound of pulled pork, barbecue sauce, pico de gallo and jalapenos over corn chips. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 324-6841; www.bobbyheberts.com Zephyrs seared tuna salad includes mixed greens, tomatoes, croutons and sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. Bobby & Deke’s Mardi Gras pasta features shrimp, crawfish tails, bell peppers and onions in Alfredo sauce. ReservaPAGE 29

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tions accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

whipped cream and a cherry. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Bombay Club

Borgne

Prince Conti Hotel, 830 Conti St., (504) 577-2237; www.bombayclubneworleans.com Gnocchi Parisienne is served with pork ragu and nicoise olive gremolata. Grilled hanger steak comes with roasted mushrooms and bone marrow butter. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Bon Ton Cafe

401 Magazine St., (504) 524-3386; www. thebontoncafe.com Redfish Bon Ton is a sauteed black drum fillet served with jumbo lump crabmeat and lemon-butter sauce. Oysters Alvin are deep-fried Louisiana oysters served over rice with a beef stock reduction and lemon. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$$

Bonefish Grill

4848 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite B, Metairie, (504) 7809964; www.bonefishgrill.com Bang Bang shrimp is crispy fried shrimp served with spicy cream sauce. Woodgrilled sea bass is topped with sweet mango salsa. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Bop’s Frozen Custard

2660 Florida St., Suite K, Mandeville, (985) 727-5003; www.bopsfrozencustard.com The Big Bubba is a banana split with strawberries, pineapples, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry. The Snappy Turtle is a sundae with hot fudge, caramel, pecans,

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 613-3860; www.borgnerestaurant.com Crawfish and dumplings features etouffee, tomatoes and mustard greens. Crab boil-seasoned turkey necks are served with pepper jelly. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Bosco’s Italian Cafe

2040 Highway 59, Suite 3, Mandeville, (985) 624-5066; www. boscositalian.com The muffuletta includes salami, mortadella, smoked ham, mozzarella, provolone and olive salad. Lasagne features meat, five cheeses and house-made red sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Boston Restaurant

100 N.E. Central Ave., Amite, (985) 7485555; www.bostonofamite.com The 30-ounce Stock Yards cowboy ribeye is seasoned with house-made steak butter and a house steak seasoning blend. Cajun-seasoned blackened redfish is served with crawfish and pepper Jack cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Boswell’s Jamaican Grill

3521 Tulane Ave., (504) 482-6600 Oxtail stew is served with broad beans and plantains. Jerk chicken comes with plantains and two sides. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Boucherie

1506 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-5514; www. boucherie-nola.com Smoked Wagyu beef brisket comes with garlic Parmesan fries. Krispy Kreme bread pudding is topped with caramel rum sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Boulevard American Bistro

4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-2301; www.boulevardbistro.com A slow-roasted, double-cut, bone-in pork chop is served with mashed potatoes. Barbecue shrimp are served in a skillet with Creole barbecue sauce and popcorn rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Bouligny Tavern

3641 Magazine St., (504) 891-1810; www.boulignytavern.com Lobster tempura is served with ponzu sauce. Short rib tacos are topped with onion, cilantro, lime and chimichurri rojo. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

Bourbon House

144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com The bourbon barbecue shrimp po-boy features bourbon, rosemary, garlic and black pepper sauce and comes with french fries. Bronzed Gulf fish comes with corn salsa, shrimp gastrique, McIlhenny beurre blanc and a Yukon potato cake. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Bourree

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www.bourreenola.com Kimchi and lemon grass deep-fried chicken wings are served with miso aioli. Shrimp and rice boudin is served hot. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.Mon., late-night Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $

Bravo! Cucina Italiana

3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-8828; www.bravoitalian.com Baked chicken al forno features Romano and provolone cheeses, creamed spinach, herb linguine and tomato sauce. Bravo! pasta includes grilled chicken, mushrooms rigatoni and red pepper cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Brazilian Market & Cafe

2424 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4683533; www.brazilianmarketcafe.com Beef churrasquinho is a beef kebab served with rice, beans, onions, salad and fries. Traditional feijoada — a black bean stew with pork sausage, ribs and shoulder served with collard greens, orange slices and farofa — is a Saturday special. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Breads on Oak

8640 Oak St., (504) 324-8271; www.breadsonoak.com The bread basket features one of the bakery’s European-style breads, butter and jam. The vegan organic French Garden sandwich includes avocado, tomato, spinach, herbed cashew cheese and Dijon mustard. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Breaux Mart

Citywide; www.breauxmart.com Deli counter lunch spe-

cials include barbecued pork ribs and crawfish etouffee. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Brennan’s

417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com Eggs Benedict features house-made English muffins, Canadian bacon and hollandaise. Lamb rack Mirabeau is served with glazed root vegetables, braised endive, pearl onions and lamb fat bearnaise. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Brewster’s

8751 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 309-7548; www.brewstersrestaurant.com The 10-ounce Brewster burger is topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles and served with a side such as fries, a baked potato, jambalaya, chili, sweet potato fries, salad or vegetables. Caesar salad features sliced chicken breast served over romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing and Parmesan. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Brick & Spoon

2802 Magazine St., (504) 345-1352; www.brickandspoonrestaurant.com Breakfast tacos are fried wonton shells filled with chorizo, scrambled eggs, cheddar Jack cheese, romaine lettuce, mango salsa and sour cream served with french fries. The Grown Up grilled cheese sandwich includes smoked Gouda and Monterey Jack cheeses, bacon, a fried egg, tomato, spring greens and aioli on sourdough bread served with fries. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Brigtsen’s Restaurant

723 Dante St., (504) 861-7610; www.brigtsens.com Roasted duck is served with dirty rice, tart dried cherry sauce and pink-eyed peas. Cochon de lait comes with cornbread dressing, natural pan gravy and cracklings. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Brisbi’s Lakefront Restaurant & Bar

7400 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 304-4125; www. brisbisrestaurant.com Tuna tartare nachos top chips with yellowfin tuna, sweet pepper jelly vinaigrette and Champagne-wasabi aioli. Fish tacos are topped with cilantro-lime pico de gallo, feta and horseradish cream sauce and served with sweet potato fries. Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Brooklyn Pizzeria

4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-1288; www.eatbrooklyn.net The Boss pizza features pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, garlic and cheese. The Stromboli is filled with pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella and tomato sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Brothers Ole New Orleans Cafe

1502 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, (504) 366-1073; www.brotherscafe.net The Kelly shrimp burger features fried shrimp, Swiss cheese, remoulade, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayonnaise and is served with sweet potato fries with raspberry-chipotle sauce. Bread pudding is made with French bread and raisins and topped with praline sauce. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Broussard’s

819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866; www.broussards.com Broiled black drum Rosalie is a mustard- and rosemary-crusted fillet served with haricots verts, ginger-apple glaze and beurre blanc. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp are served with Anson Mills grits, smoked cheddar, candied pecans and tomato jam. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar

231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 6093871; www.brownbutterrestaurant.com Vinegar-braised grilled beef short ribs are served over stoneground yellow grits with arugula and boiled peanut salad. At brunch, the fried chicken and waffle sandwich includes white cheddar and ham served with Steen’s syrup. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Bruno’s Tavern

7538 Maple St., (504) 861-7615; www.brunostavern.com Debris fries are Creole-seasoned fries topped with roast beef debris, pepper Jack and cheddar cheeses and horseradish cream sauce. Buffalo Bruno is a breaded and fried chicken breast tossed in Buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese and served with ranch dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

429 Decatur St., (504) 522-5800; www.bubbagump.com Shrimp New Orleans features peeled shrimp broiled with butter, garlic and Creole spices and served with rice.

The grilled salmon and vegetable skillet is topped with garlic-herb butter and capers and served with jasmine rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Bud’s Broiler

Citywide; www.budsbroiler.com The No. 6 Broiler burger is topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mustard or mayonnaise. Smoked sausage is dressed with hickory sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayonnaise. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Some locations accept credit cards. $

Buffa’s Lounge

1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; www.buffasbar.com Bratwurst jambalaya is made with beer-soaked bratwurst. Ham is injected with honey-praline sauce and deep-fried. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $$

Buffalo Wild Wings

Citywide; www.buffalowildwings.com Chicken wings are available with sauces such as Buffalo, Parmesan-garlic, bourbon honey mustard, hot barbecue, Thai curry and others. Street tacos are small flour tortillas filled with garlicky grilled chicken, pico de gallo, cilantro and Southwestern ranch dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

The Bulldog

3236 Magazine St., (504) 891-1516; 5135 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-4191; www.draftfreak.com Tex-Mex egg rolls are stuffed with grilled chicken, cheeses, black beans and roasted corn and peppers and served with raspberry-chipotle sauce. Crawfish banditos are flour tortillas filled with crawfish, cheeses, sauteed onions, green peppers and

chopped garlic, served with avocado sour cream. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Buster’s Place

519 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 8093880; www.bustersplaceonline.com The Buster’s Colossal burger includes bacon, sauteed onions and mushrooms and American, cheddar and Swiss cheeses on a sweet mesquite bun and is served with french fries. Blackened redfish Pontchartrain is served with crawfish-mushroom sauce over rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Byblos

1501 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8349773; www.byblosrestaurants.com Drunken halloumi is cheese sauteed in ouzo and olive oil and served with tomatoes and garlic sauce. Lamb kebabs are served with two sides such as hummus or basmati rice pilaf. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Byblos Market

2020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 837-9777; www.byblosrestaurants.com Grilled chicken salad features feta, black olives, tomato, cucumber and Greek dressing with hummus, pita bread and basmati rice pilaf. The combination kebab plate includes chicken, lamb meatballs, a beef kebab, hummus, salad, rice, pita and tzatziki. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

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topped with whipped cream. Tea lattes feature hot tea topped with steamed milk and froth. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Credit cards. $

Cafe Adelaide and Swizzle Stick Bar

Loews New Orleans Hotel, 300 Poydras St., (504) 595-3305; www.cafeadelaide.com Miso-glazed Gulf fish is miso-, honey- and soy-lacquered fish over barley, wilted kale, Louisiana red beans and smoked ham hock jus. “Poor Man’s Foie Gras” is chicken liver pate served with berry-sherry jelly, housemade rillettes, spicy mustard and pickles. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Amelie

912 Royal St., (504) 412-8965; www.cafeamelie.com A jumbo lump Louisiana crab cake is served over baby greens and topped with citrus vinaigrette. Louisiana jumbo shrimp are tossed with corn maque choux and served over Old Mill grits. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe at the Square

500 St. Charles Ave., (504) 304-7831; www. cafeatthesquare.com At brunch, chicken and waffles features hand-battered chicken tenders, waffles, two eggs and sausage gravy. House-made macaroni and cheese includes three cheeses, heavy cream and a changing selection of pastas. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe B

2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-

4700; www.cafeb.com Parmesan-crusted eggplant sticks are served with smoked paprika aioli. Lobster ravioli are stuffed with shrimp and goat cheese and served with Champagne beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Beignet

311 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2611; 334B Royal St., (504) 524-5530; www.cafebeignet.com The Louisiana crawfish omelet includes bell pepper, tomato and Swiss cheese and is served with grits and French bread. The Decatur club sandwich features turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles on French bread. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Cafe Dauphine

5229 Dauphine St., (504) 309-6391; www. cafedauphinenola.com Lizardi rolls are egg rolls filled with cabbage, crabmeat, shrimp and crawfish seasoned with Asian and Cajun spices and served with sweet chili sauce. Deepfried bell peppers are stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Degas

3127 Esplanade Ave., (504) 945-5635; www.cafedegas.com Flash-fried soft shell crab is served with a salad of local baby greens, roasted corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers and house vinaigrette. Braised lamb ribs are served with chickpea ragout, wild mushrooms, tomatoes and roasted garlic bordelaise. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun.

Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Ditali’s

1650 Manhattan Blvd., Suite E, Harvey, (504) 361-0058; www.ditalis.com Pasta Ditali features a chicken breast over penne pasta with mushrooms, onions and broccoli in white wine and olive oil sauce. Ragin’ Cajun pizza has Louisiana crawfish, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, onion, garlic, chili flakes, mozzarella and house-made fonduta cream sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Du Monde

Citywide; www.cafedumonde.com Cafe Du Monde serves signature cafe au lait and beignets topped with powdered sugar. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only. $

Cafe East

4628 Rye St., Metairie, (504) 8880078; www.cafeeastnola.com General Tso’s chicken is chopped chicken breast served with spicy sauce. Honey-walnut shrimp are tossed with bell peppers in ginger-honey-soy glaze. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Equator

2920 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-4772; www.cafeequator.com Spicy basil eggplant is sauteed Asian eggplant served with onions, basil, bell pepper and pork, beef, chicken or shrimp. Fried tilapia with ginger features a fried fillet with sauteed young ginger, onion, carrots, squash and shiitake mushrooms in ginger sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 35

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Cafe Fleur-De-Lis

307 Chartres St., (504) 529-9641; www.cafefleurdelis.com Sauteed shrimp and cheese are served on top a bowl of grits. Seafood Benedict is a crab and crawfish cake topped with poached eggs and hollandaise served with hash browns or grits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Gentilly

5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220: www.thecafegentilly.com The creamed spinach and Louisiana crawfish omelet includes Swiss cheese. The Jethro poboy features hot roast beef, ham, Swiss cheese, gravy, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise on French bread or a bun. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe Giovanni

117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com Chef Duke LoCicero’s spaghetti and meatballs features two meatballs with marinara sauce. Southern-style Voodoo shrimp are sauteed in sweet and spicy sauce and served with portobello mushrooms, fried green tomato and creamy corn grits. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Lynn

2600 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 624-9007; www.cafelynn.com Duck confit is served with Creole mustard cream sauce. Panseared redfish is topped with toasted almonds, brown butter and crabmeat. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Cafe Maspero

601 Decatur St., (504) 523-6250; www.cafemaspero.com The muffuletta com-

Louisiana Pizza Ki tchen AT THE FRENCH MARKET SERVES SMOKED SALMON PIZZA TOPPED WITH TOMATOES, RED ONIONS, CAPERS, CAVIAR AND CREAM CHEESE.

bines pastrami, salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad on a bun. The corned beef sandwich is dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and Creole mustard and served on a choice of bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Cafe NOMA

New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com The mesquite brisket sandwich is dressed with smoked Gouda and caramelized onion mayonnaise. The roasted chicken salad features romaine lettuce, tomato, boiled egg, artichoke hearts, bacon and ranch dressing. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Reconcile

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 568-1157; www.cafereconcile.org Fried catfish comes with two sides such as garlic mashed potatoes and baked macaroni and cheese; crawfish sauce is an optional addition. Bananas Foster bread pudding is served for dessert. Delivery available for large orders. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Cafe Roma

1901 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 524-2419; www.caferomauptown.com Garlic chicken pizza includes sauteed chicken strips, onions, roasted garlic, sliced tomatoes and garlic sauce. Baked lasagna is layered with cheeses and meat sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner

and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Rose Nicaud

632 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-3300; www.caferosenicaud.com Rose Benedict features sunny side up eggs over rosemary cheese grits, caramelized onions, portobello mushrooms, avocado, tomato, arugula and Asiago cheese. The turkey deluxe sandwich is dressed with provolone, mixed greens, tomato, red onion and garlic mayonnaise. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Cajun Grill & Bar

2325 N. Hullen St., Suite 100, Metairie, (504) 831-0095 The New Orleans sampler plate includes gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp Creole, red beans and rice and bread. The super seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters, fish, soft-shell crab, stuffed crab, fries and salad. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

The Camellia Cafe

525 Highway 190 W., Slidell, (985) 649-6211;

69455 Highway 59, Abita Springs, (985) 809-6313; www.thecamelliacafe.com The fried egglplant napolean is layered with crabmeat dressing and crawfish etouffee and comes with a side. An 8-ounce filet mignon is served with salad and a side. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Camellia Grill

540 Chartres St., (504) 522-1800; 626 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-2679 The grilled Reuben includes corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread. The Mexican omelet is made with ground beef, bell pepper, onions, American and Swiss cheeses, jalapenos and picante sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Canal Street Bistro

3903 Canal St., (504) 482-1225; www.canalstreetbistro.com For brunch, a grilled 6-ounce New York strip steak is served with eggs, roasted poblano

potatoes and chimichurri. Duck crepes feature duck confit, mole pipian, pumpkin seeds and queso fresco. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Canseco’s Market

1519 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8355979; 3135 Esplanade Ave., (504) 322-2594; 5217 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 218-8426; www.cansecos.com The pressed Cuban sandwich features marinated pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. Stuffed bell peppers are made with rice and ground beef. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Capdeville

520 Capdeville St., (504) 371-5161; www. capdevillenola.com Porchetta features pork belly with salsa verde, pickled fennel and arugula salad. Spring bolognese includes ground pork shoulder over house-made fettucine verde with garden peas and Parmesan. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner

Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.Sat., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$

Carousel Bar & Lounge

Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 5233341; www.hotelmonteleone.com Seafood gumbo is served with fried okra croutons. For an appetizer, chilled Gulf shrimp are served with blue crab, fresh avocado and spicy tomato coulis. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

4641 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 779-2252; www.carrabbas.com Chicken Bryan is topped with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and butter sauce. Fettuccine Weesie is topped with sauteed shrimp, garlic and mushrooms in white wine lemon butter sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Carreta’s Grill

137 Taos St., Slidell, (985) 847-0020; 1821 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-4833; 2320

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Carrollton Market

8132 Hampson St., (504) 252-9928; www. carrolltonmarket.com A boneless pork chop is served with with stoneground grits, sauteed spinach, maitake mushrooms and Marsala jus. Oysters Goodenough

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are flash-fried oysters served with Bentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bacon, creamed leeks and Bearnaise. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Casa Borrega

1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www.casaborrega.com Mini brochettes of caulifower are served with poblano peppers, queso fresco and chipotle cream salsa. Gulf shrimp are cooked with tequila, butter and garlic, topped with piquin chilies and lime and served with esquites, rice and cucumber salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$

Casa Garcia

8814 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504)

464-0354; www.casa-garcia.com The Mexican sampler includes mini flautas with guacamole, mini chimichangas with sour cream, a ground beef taco, a mini chalupa, a tamale with ancho chili sauce, rice and beans. Beef fajitas are served with caramelized onions, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, charro beans and flour tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Casa Tequila

3229 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4435423; www.facebook. com/casatequilakenner Carne asada features a 10-ounce rib-eye topped with grilled onions and bell peppers served with rice, refried beans, corn or flour tortillas and plantains or guacamole.

Grilled chicken fajitas include grilled onions, bell peppers, carrots, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, lettuce and corn or flour tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cate Street Seafood Station

308 S. Cate St., Hammond, (985) 340-3891; www.catestreet308.com Blackened redfish is topped with crawfish and pepper Jack cream sauce and served with two sides. Southwest sashimi features thinly sliced fresh salmon wrapped around snow crab and jalapenos and is topped with guacamole, green onions and smelt roe. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner

Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri. Credit cards. $$

Cavan

3607 Magazine St., (504) 509-7655; www.cavannola.com Oyster toast features fried Louisiana Gulf oysters with kimchee, ginger remoulade and cilantro. Pork chops are served with roasted sweet fingerling potatoes, grilled green onions and pepper jelly. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Fri.Sun. Credit cards. $$

CellarDoor

916 Lafayette St., (504) 265-8392; www.cellardoornola.com Hawaiian-style tuna poke salad features yellowfin tuna, avocado, wakame, wasabi tobiko and smoked pecan inamona. Tamarind Gulf shrimp are seasoned with paprika and garlic

and served with pepper flakes and toast. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Celloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 4565596; www.celloscatering.com The Sicilian burger features a patty made from a meatball recipe and is topped with mozzarella and red gravy on Leidenheimer bread. Spiedini is thin sliced pork stuffed with artichokes, rolled in breadcrumbs fried and served with red gravy. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Central Grocery

923 Decatur St., (504) 523-1620; www.centralgrocerynola.com This Italian grocery is known for its muffulettas, available on whole

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or half loaves. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Chap’s Chicken Restaurant and Catering

203 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 371-5546; www.chapschicken.com Chicken is fried to order and served with a side such as macaroni and cheese, potato salad, fries, mashed potatoes, red beans, coleslaw or jambalaya. Chicken and waffles features three waffles topped with chicken tenders. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Charcoal’s Gourmet Burger Bar

2200 Magazine St., (504) 644-4311; www.charcoalgourmetburgerbar.com The house-ground antelope burger is topped with cheddar, bacon, a

fried egg, iceberg lettuce and mayonnaise on a house-baked Hawaiian sweet bun. The Health Nut salad is made with spinach, quinoa, toasted walnuts and almonds, carrots, red apple, avocado, cherry tomatoes, egg whites, basil and house-made lemon-garlic dressing. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Charles Seafood

8311 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 4055263; www.charlesseafood14.com Crabmeat-stuffed trout is served with salad and vegetables. Raw oysters are served on the half-shell. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Charlie’s Steak House

4510 Dryades St., (504)

895-9323; www.charliessteakhousenola.com Crabmeat au gratin features lump and claw meat in cream sauce topped with cheeses. The Charlie is a 32-ounce thick-cut T-bone served on a sizzling platter. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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Chateau du Lac Bistro

2001 St. Charles Ave., (504) 593-9955; www.copelandscheesecakebistro.com Blackened shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is served in an herbcheese pizza bowl and topped with shaved Parmesan. Baked crab and crawfish dip comes with garlic bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

2037 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8313773; www.chateaudulacbistro.com Steak frites features filet mignon with french fries and a choice of sauce au poivre, bearnaise or marchand de vin. Roasted duck is served with seasonal fruit gastrique. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

501 Esplanade Ave., (504) 281-4847 The Cajun burger is a half-pound burger topped with hot sauce and bacon. For a snack or side, there are french fries loaded with melted cheese. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

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The Cheezy Cajun

3325 St. Claude Ave.,

(504) 265-0045; www. thecheezycajun.com Savory bread pudding features crawfish and sausage in cornbread pudding topped with crawfish cream sauce. A roasted half chicken is served over mashed potatoes with caramelized bacon and pearl onion gravy. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop

2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2022; www.gumbostop.com Stuffed gumbo features a hand-battered and fried catfish fillet atop chicken, sausage, shrimp and crabmeat gumbo. Pork boudin balls are served with Sriracha mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch and

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Cherry Espresso Bar

4877 Laurel St., (504) 875-3699; www.facebook.com/ cherry.espresso.bar The breakfast quinoa bowl is topped with a poached egg, vegetables, cilantro and avocado dressing, and diners can add chicken, bacon or sausage. Breakfast tacos are white corn tortilla shells filled with house-made chorizo, scrambled eggs, green chili, black beans, salsa roja, avocado cream and Cotija cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch. Credit cards. $

Chez Pierre French Bakery and Cafe

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orleans.com Shaken beef features cubed flank steak, onions and a sunny-sideup egg over rice with cucumber, tomato and house dressing. Mango avocado chicken salad is served over spring greens with onion vinaigrette dressing. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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www.cochonrestaurant.com Crawfish pie is stuffed with crawfish, rice, green onions, parsley, herbs and spices and served with poblano and red and green bell peppers, roasted garlic and red wine vinegar. Pork cheeks are served with grilled squash, English peas and spring onions. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Chiba

8312 Oak St., (504) 826-9119; www.chiba-nola.com Oak Street bouillabaisse combines crawfish, mussels, shrimp, whitefish, salmon, mushrooms and bok choy in red miso shellfish broth. Ichimi pepper-crusted Gulf snapper is served with vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

China Orchid Restaurant

704 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 865-1428; www.chinaorchidneworleans.com Sizzling beef is sauteed with broccoli, spinach and mushrooms in hot chili sauce. Lightly battered and fried spicy fish is served with tofu, onions, carrots, corn and red bell pepper. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

China Rose

3501 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 8873295; www.chinaroseno.com China Rose special duck is braised then sauteed with bell peppers in brown sauce. Spicy shredded pork is served with garlic pepper sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Chophouse New Orleans

322 Magazine St., (504) 522-7902; www.chophousenola.com The traditional steakhouse offers large

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cuts of beef such as a 40-ounce porterhouse. Beef carpaccio is thinly sliced raw tenderloin topped with balsamic reduction, horseradish aioli, Parmesan, arugula and capers. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Churros Cafe

3100 Kingman St., Suite 104, Metairie, (504) 885-6516 Sirloin is marinated with sour orange, garlic, onions and cilantro, grilled and served with sauteed onions on top. Pork is marinated with sour orange, garlic and herbs, slow roasted and served with black beans, rice and yuca. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Ciro’s Cote Sud Restaurant

7918 Maple St., (504) 866-9551; www.cotesudrestaurant.com L’Ollivier pizza is topped with mozzarella, goat cheese, Greek olives, pesto, persillade and onions. Steamed mussels are served with fries and a choice of Marinieres, curry, Provencale or

blue cheese sauce. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Cash and checks. $$

mended. Lunch Thu.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

City Diner

165 University Place, (504) 522-4504; www.facebook.com/ cleosnola Bone-in lamb shank is marinated in Greek olive oil, slow-roasted and served with two choices of hummus, salad or rice. Gyro platters come with hummus, salad, tzatziki and pita. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

3116 S. I-10 Service Road East, Metairie, (504) 831-1030; www. citydiner.biz The Bottom of the Bowl is a bread bowl filled with crawfish, shrimp and crabmeat in Cajun cream sauce topped with cheddar and pepper Jack cheeses and green onions. Oysters St. John features a bed of hash browns topped with fried oysters, eggs, bacon, andouille, sauteed spinach and hollandaise. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Clancy’s

6100 Annunciation St., (504) 895-1111; www.clancysneworleans.com Seared sea scallops are served with Steen’s cane vinegar brown butter. Smoked duck features a breast and leg smoked over cherry wood and served with red wine demi-glace, linguine and vegetables. Reservations recom-

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Clover Grill

900 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1010; www.clovergrill.com The special club sandwich includes turkey, smoked ham, bacon, cheddar and Swiss cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise on three slices of toasted bread. The pork chop breakfast features two eggs, white or wheat toast and grits or hash browns. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Cochon

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-2123;

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-7675; www.cochonbutcher.com The Cochon muffuletta includes house-made mortadella, capicola, Genoa salami, provolone and giardiniera on a sesame seed bun. The Gambino features house-made salami cotto, soppressata, coppa, arugula, red onion and herb vinaigrette on ciabatta. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Columbia Street Tap Room

434 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 8980899; www.covingtontaproom.com The All-American burger is dressed with American cheese, grilled onions, pickles and mayonnaise. Buffalo chicken wings are served with Buffalo sauce and house-made ranch or blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Columns Hotel

3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com The grilled chicken garden wrap is filled with mixed greens, tomato, avocado and cherry vinaigrette. Chilled

Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat is served over spring greens and drizzled with white remoulade. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch Fri.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Commander’s Palace 1403 Washington Ave., (504) 899-8221; www.commanderspalace.com Chicory coffee-lacquered quail is served with fire-roasted chili, cochon de lait boudin, smoky bacon wilted greens with Tabasco pepper jelly and espresso pecan crust. Signature shrimp and tasso Henican features Louisiana white shrimp, tasso, pickled okra, sweet onions, five-pepper jelly and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

The Company Burger

611 O’Keefe Ave., Suite C7, (504) 309-9422; 4600 Freret St., (504) 267-0320; www.thecompanyburger.com The namesake Company Burger includes two beef patties, housemade bread-and-butter pickles, American cheese and red onions. The turkey burger is topped with arugula, tomato jam and green goddess dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

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with roasted plantain gnocchi, toasted cashews and cilantro. Pici pasta is served with lobster and squash. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Continental Provisions

French Market, 1100 N. Peters St., Stall 23, (504) 407-3437; www.cpnola.com The C.P. sandwich features salami cotto, arugula, provolone, basil mayonnaise, mixed greens and pickled red onions on Bellegarde Bakery ciabatta. The pimiento cheese sandwich includes house-made Hook’s cheddar pimiento cheese, Granny Smith apples, jalapenos and arugula on Bellegarde ciabatta, and Edwards country ham is an optional addition. No reservations. Lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Coop’s Place

1109 Decatur St., (504) 525-9053; www.coopsplace.net Jambalaya features rabbit and smoked pork sausage, and the “supreme” version adds shrimp, tasso and crawfish tails. Smoked duck quesadillas are served with orange sauce, salsa and sour cream. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Cooter Brown’s Tavern

509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104; www.cooterbrowns.com The Jalapeno burger is a half-pound Angus beef patty topped with fried jalapeno rings, pepper Jack cheese, caramelized onions, jalapeno aioli and house-made hot sauce. Fried shrimp po-boys are dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayonnaise on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Copeland’s of New Orleans

Citywide; www.copelandsofneworleans.com Sauteed shrimp and tasso pasta is tossed with Parmesan and cream sauce. Boiled shrimp and crabmeat remoulade salad includes mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, celery and white remoulade dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Copper Monkey Bar & Grill

725 Conti St., (504) 527-0869; www.coppermonkeygrill.com The Whitney special is a plate of mashed potatoes topped with a chicken tender, nacho cheese, shredded cheddar, bacon, butter and sour cream. A fried catfish po-boy is served on French bread with remoulade and a side item. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Corner Cafe

3316 Green Acres Road, Metairie, (504) 454-1008 The seafood platter for two includes two cups of gumbo, crab balls, stuffed shrimp, baby soft-shell crabs, popcorn shrimp, fried shrimp, fried oysters, fried catfish, salad, stuffed jalapeno poppers, onion rings and hushpuppies. The seafood platter po-boy is filled with shrimp, catfish, oysters and crab balls and served with french fries. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Corner Oyster House

500 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2999; www.corneroysterhouse.com Char-grilled oysters are topped with local herbs, Parmesan and cayenne pepper. The muffuletta is filled with Italian meats, cheese, olives

and pickled vegetables and served on a roll. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Coscino’s Italian Grill

fit is served with Madeira reduction, andouille butter beans and fried onions. Reservations recommended. Dinner and brunch daily. Credit cards. $$$

1809 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 727-4984; www.coscinositaliangrill.com Lasagna has layers of pasta, red gravy, ground beef, Italian sausage, ricotta and mozzarella. Eggplant Parmesan features breaded eggplant medallions topped with red gravy and mozzarella served with pasta and house-baked bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Sat. Credit cards. $$

Crab Trap Seafood Restaurant

The Country Club

428 Jefferson Highway, (504) 833-2722; www.crabbyjacksnola.com The Fleur de Bree po-boy is filled with house-baked ham, roast beef debris and gravy. Fried chicken comes on a platter with red beans, dirty rice, fries, coleslaw, potato salad or jambalaya. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; www. thecountryclubneworleans.com Pan-roasted redfish is served with charred cherry tomatoes and pickled corn relish. Roasted purple herb cauliflower salad includes shaved red onions, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens and herb vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Country Flame

620 Iberville St., (504) 522-1138; www.countryflamerestaurant.com The Cuban sandwich combines marinated pork, ham, pickles, cheese and mustard on French bread. Chicken fajitas are served with guacamole, tortillas, rice and beans. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Court Of Two Sisters

613 Royal St., (504) 522-7261; www.courtoftwosisters.com Louisiana crawfish tails and Creole cream sauce top fried green tomatoes and an andouille grit cake. Duck leg con-

105 Peavine Road, LaPlace, (985) 224-2000; www.crabtrapseafoodrestaurantllc.com The blackened catfish Nantua is topped with crawfish cream sauce and comes with a side. Flounder is topped with shrimp, crabmeat and barbecue sauce served with salad and a side item. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Thu.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Crabby Jack’s

Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar

509 Canal St., (504) 323-2109; www.creolehouserestaurant.com Grilled Louisiana oysters are topped with smoked bacon, Monterey Jack cheese and garlic butter. Shrimp are sauteed with white wine, cherry tomotoes, shallots, garlic, herbs and butter and served over Gouda grits. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Crepes a la Cart

1039 Broadway St., (504) 866-2362; www.crepecaterer.com The Italian crepe is filled with mozzarella, basil, tomatoes and pizza sauce. The Speculoos crepe is made with creamy European cookie spread. No reserva-

tions. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Crescent City Brewhouse

527 Decatur St., (504) 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com Jumbo shrimp are stuffed with Louisiana crabmeat, jalapenos, green onions and breadcrumbs and served with asparagus, fingerling potatoes and beurre blanc. Grilled smoked pork ribs are served with creamy macaroni and cheese, fries and coleslaw. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Crescent City Steakhouse

1001 N. Broad St., (504) 821-3271; www.crescentcitysteaks.com The traditional steakhouse serves large porterhouse steaks for two or three people to share. Bread pudding includes raisins and peaches and is topped with brandy sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Criollo

Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com Criollo Cobb salad includes grilled chicken, avocado, smoked bacon, local beets, tomatoes, manchego and Steen’s cane syrup vinaigrette. Shrimp Louie salad features grilled shrimp, avocado, baby iceberg lettuce, asparagus spears, grape tomatoes and Louie dressing. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Croissant d’Or

617 Ursulines St., (504) 524-4663; www.croissantdornola.com Smoked Atlantic salmon is served with cream cheese, capers, onion, cucumber, lettuce and tomato on a house-

baked baguette or a croissant. Royal brioche is a soft roll made with eggs, butter, almond paste and rum-soaked raisins. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Crossroads at House of Blues

225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues. com/neworleans/ crossroads Sauteed Voodoo shrimp are served over jalapeno cornbread with Abita Amber reduction. Loretta’s meatloaf is made with ground Angus beef and served with sweet bell pepper and mushroom sauce, fried onion strings, Yukon Gold potatoes, peas and carrots. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

D d’Juice

8237 Oak St., (504) 302-1965; www.d-juice.com The It’s Not Easy Being Green smoothie is a blend of green apple, kale, spinach, cucumber, frozen mango, peaches and bananas. The Antioxidant juice combines beets, kale, spinach, ginger, carrot and orange. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Daisy Dukes

121 Chartres St., (504) 561-5171; 123 Carondelet St., (504) 522-2218; 308 St. Charles Ave., (504) 522-2233; 5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 883-5513; www.daisydukesrestaurant.com The half-shrimp, half-oyster po-boy is dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise. Crawfish, shrimp, tomatoes and mushrooms fill an omelet topped with cheese. Delivery available from PAGE 43

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Daiwa Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine

5033 Lapalco Blvd., Suite B6, Marrero, (504) 875-4203; www.daiwasushi.com Kimchi and seafood yaki udon is seafood panfried with thick udon noodles and served with spicy kimchi sauce. The Cowboy roll features crawfish and seared marinated beef in soy paper topped with barbecued eel sauce, sesame seeds and green onions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Dakota Restaurant

629 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 8923712; www.thedakotarestaurant.com Lump crabmeat and brie soup is a signature dish. Louisiana seafood stuffed soft-shell crab is topped with sauce Creolaise and served with jasmine rice pilaf. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Dante’s Kitchen

736 Dante St., (504) 861-3121; www.danteskitchen.com Basque-style Gulf fish features Gulf shrimp, calamari, lemon zest,

fresh basil, tomato sauce and Kalamata olives and is served with toasted bread. Seared duck breast is served with wild boar red beans, popcorn dirty rice, blackberry demi-glace and pickled corn relish. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Dat Dog

601 Frenchmen St., (504) 309-3362; 3336 Magazine St., (504) 324-2226; 5030 Freret St., (504) 899-6883; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie (504) 304-7005; www. datdognola.com The Bacon Werewolf features a Slovenian smoked pork sausage topped with sauerkraut, dill relish, grilled onions, tomatoes, bacon and Creole mustard. “White trash” fries are topped with chili, cheese, guacamole, onions, jalapeno, tomatoes and sour cream. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

De-No Seafood 505 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, (504) 362-4608; www.de-no-

seafood.com Blackened redfish is topped with lump crabmeat and drizzled with butter sauce. Shrimp De-No features fried shrimp over angel hair pasta in crawfish cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Deanie’s Seafood

841 Iberville St., (504) 581-1316; 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-4141; www.deanies.com The giant seafood platter includes shrimp, catfish, oysters, stuffed crabs, crawfish croquettes, french fries and coleslaw. Head-on New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp come with a baguette and salad. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Deja Vu Bar & Grill

400 Dauphine St., (504) 523-1931; www. facebook.com/dejavunolabar The shrimp po-boy features Cajun-seasoned shrimp, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato with pickles on the side. Red beans and rice comes with a choice of smoked or spicy sausage. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Del Fuego Taqueria

4518 Magazine St., (504) 309-5797; www.delfuegotaqueria.com Queso fundido con chorizo verde features sauteed spinach, housemade green chorizo sausage and broiled Chihuahua and Asadero cheeses. Enchiladas de tinga are made with chi-

potle-braised chicken, roasted poblano mezcal cream and queso Cotija. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Delachaise

3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com Mussels are steamed in broth with lime leaf and Thai chili and served with goose-fat french fries. Mofongo relleno de pollo guisado is mashed fried plantain stuffed with stewed chicken in roasted poblano sauce. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse

628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-7600;

www.desivegasteaks.com Who Dat shrimp are stuffed with crabmeat, wrapped in bacon and served with sweet Thai chili sauce and chipotle remoulade. Blackened yellowfin tuna is served with house-made pickled cucumbers, avocado, Daikon sprouts and Sriracha and wasabi aiolis. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Desire Oyster Bar

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fried green tomatoes and crawfish hollandaise. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Deuce McAllister’s Ole Saint Kitchen and Tap

132 Royal St., (504) 309-4797; www.olesaint.com A 12-ounce pork chop is served with molasses-glazed sweet potatoes, bacon and tasso mustard greens and Southern Comfort honey butter. The crab maison BLT features Louisiana crab salad, applewood-smoked bacon, tomatoes and arugula on Leidenheimer multigrain bread. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Dick & Jenny’s

4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com Black drum is coated in a smoked herb rub, sauteed and served with crawfish risotto and shaved asparagus. Smoked duck breast is glazed with thyme-infused Ponchatoula honey and served with local corn maque choux. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

6005 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 224-6810; www.dickeys.com The three meat plate includes choices of smoked brisket, pulled pork, hickory-smoked ham, St. Louis ribs and other items and includes two sides and a roll. The Big Barbecue sandwich offers a choice of meat topped with pickles, onions and barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse

716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com The house filet mignon is served with creamed spinach, flash-fried oysters, Pontalba potatoes and bearnaise. Chateaubriand for two includes a 20-ounce tenderloin steak, grilled asparagus, au gratin potatoes, roasted vegetable gratinee, mushroom saute and three house-made sauces. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$$

DiCristina’s Italian and Seafood Restaurant

810 N. Columbia St., Suite C, Covington, (985) 875-0160; www.dicristinas.com Grilled shrimp and cheese ravioli are served with crabmeat cream sauce. Eggplant Drew features battered and fried eggplant medallions served over angel hair pasta with crawfish sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

DiMartino’s Famous New Orleans Muffulettas

700 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 276-6460; 1788 Carol Sue Ave., Gretna, (504) 392-7589; 3900 Gen. De Gaulle Drive, (504) 367-0227; 6641 Westbank Expressway, Suite A, Marrero, (504) 341-4096; www.dimartinos.com The namesake muffuletta features cold cuts, cheese and house-made olive salad. Chicken parmigiana features fried chicken breast topped with cheese and red sauce served over pasta. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Dino’s Bar & Grill

1128 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 558-0900;

www.dinosnola.com Dino’s bacon blue burger is an 8-ounce Angus beef patty topped with bacon and blue cheese and served with waffle fries, chips or salad. Seared tuna salad is dressed with signature feta vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Dis & Dem

817 St. Louis St., (504) 509-7092; www.facebook.com/ disanddemfq The Hawaii 5-0 burger includes a half-pound patty, a Patton’s hot sausage patty, bacon, grilled pineapple, a fried egg, Roma tomato, red onion and spring greens. The Dis & Dem burger is topped with a hot sausage patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $$

District: Donuts. Sliders.Brew

2209 Magazine St., (504) 570-6945; www.donutsandsliders.com Blackened chicken sliders are dressed with romaine slaw, boiled egg, Parmesan and Caesar dressing. Dough a la mode is a griddled doughnut filled with Creole Creamery ice cream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

District: Hand Pie & Coffee Bar

5637 Magazine St., (504) 313-1316; www.districtcoffeebar.com The Carnitas Pie is filled with slow-roasted pork and topped with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream and cold queso. The Lunchbox Pie is filled with roasted peanut ganache and topped with peanut butter mousse, raspberry jelly and peanut butter raspber-

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Dmac’s Bar & Grill

542 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, (504) 304-5757; www.dmacsbarandgrill.com The Classic burger features a half-pound beef patty topped with American cheese and bacon on a brioche bun and is served with fries. The breakfast burger is a beef patty topped with a fried egg, cheddar and bacon on a brioche bun and is served with fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $

Dolce Vita Wood Fired Pizzeria

1205 St. Charles Ave., (504) 324-7674; www.dvpizzeria.com Imported Italian pepperoni tops a pie baked in a wood-fired oven. Garlic-Parmesan wings are baked whole chicken wings coated in garlic, Italian seasonings and Parmesan. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and latenight Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Domenica

4337 banks st. • 504.273.4600 biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com

dine-in, delivery, take out

The Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St., (504) 6486020; www.domenicarestaurant.com Fried Gulf shrimp and artichoke are served with gremolata and bagna cauda. Prosciutto pizza includes tomatoes, mozzarella and

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arugula. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Domilise’s Po-Boys & Bar

5240 Annunciation St., (504) 899-9126; www.domilisespoboys.com The half-and-half seafood po-boy features fried shrimp and oysters, lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise, hot sauce and ketchup. The roast beef and Swiss po-boy is dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce, pickles, two mustards and roast beef debris on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Don’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

126 Lake Drive, Covington, (985) 327-7111; 4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-1550; 1915 S. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, (985) 345-8550; www.donsseafoodonline.com Zydeco shrimp features fried shrimp on a bed of cabbage topped with sweet and spicy pepper jelly sauce. Don’s Original Jacked Up Oysters are char-broiled with bacon, jalapenos and pepper Jack cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Dong Phuong Bakery & Restaurant

14207 Chef Menteur Highway, (504) 254-0296; www.dpbanhmi.com Dac biet pate thit nguoi banh mi features cold cuts dressed with carrots, jalapenos, cilantro and cucumbers on Vietnamese bread. Banh hoi are vermicelli pancakes served with sugarcane-wrapped shrimp, grilled pork, beef or chicken. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant

2301 Orleans Ave., (504) 821-0600; www.dookychaserestaurant.com Chef Leah Chase offers a lunch buffet featuring items such as fried chicken and shrimp and lima beans. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $$

Dorignac’s Food Center

710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8348216; www.dorignacs.com Crawfish etouffee is made with crawfish tails and dark roux. On Mondays, red beans and rice are served with smoked sausage. No

reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

Doson Noodle House

135 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-7283 Lemon grass tofu features stir-fried tofu and vegetables over vermicelli. Grilled chicken tops a salad of shredded carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, mint and house sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Down the Hatch

1921 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 522-0909; www.downthehatchnola.com Pulled-pork nachos features barbecued pulled pork, tomatoes, red onions, scallions, bacon and fried jalapenos. The Asian-Cajun burger is topped with tomatoes, bacon, jalapenos, pepper Jack cheese, caramelized onions and sweet ginger-soy sauce and is served with fries, sweet potato fries, salad or house-made onion rings. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

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Drago’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

3232 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 888-9254; Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., (504) 584-3911; www.dragosrestaurant.com Drago’s signature char-broiled oysters are topped with Parmesan, butter, parsley and garlic. Lobster Empire is a Maine lobster stuffed with sauteed oysters and mushrooms in cream sauce over angel hair pasta. No reservations. N. Arnoult Road: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Poydras Street: Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Dry Dock Cafe

133 Delaronde St., (504) 3618240; www.thedrydockcafe.com House-made red beans and rice are cooked with ham hocks. Seafood Delaronde features grilled shrimp, oysters and crabmeat topped with cheese pesto sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

E Eat New Orleans

900 Dumaine St., (504) 5227222; www.eatnola.com Crawfish boil stew includes Louisiana crawfish tails, potatoes, corn on the cob and rice. The Trio includes a stuffed pepper, a cup of andouille and chicken gumbo and a cup of red bean and andouille gumbo. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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81 French Market Place, (504) 525-9752; 300 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-0107; 800 S. Peters St., (504) 309-8864; www.elgatonegronola.com The sauteed fish of the day is served with roasted Mexican squash, red bell pepper and rustic avocado salad with a guajillo-chimichurri drizzle. The combo platter includes a cheese enchilada, a chicken enchilada topped with Chihuahua cheese, a chicken tamale, rice, beans, tomatillo salsa, orange oregano salsa, guacamole and sour cream. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

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El Libre

508 Dumaine St., (504) 309-2699; www.ellibrenola.com The Cuban sandwich features roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles on pressed French bread. The tres leches cake is infused with rum. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Wed.-Sun., latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 218-4590; 1110 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 445-1450; 3010 Holiday Drive, (504) 309-8833; www.elpasomex.com Bistec a la Mexicana features grilled steak, onions, tomatoes, guacamole salad, rice, refried beans and flour tortillas. Fajitas al pastor includes marinated strips of pork and pineapple in adobo sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole salad, sour cream, refried beans, rice and flour tortillas. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

El Pavo Real

4401 S. Broad St., (504) 266-2022; www.elpavorealnola.com Chipotle-rubbed hanger steak fills a taco dressed with tomatillo-avocado salsa, cilantro and jalapenos and is served with queso fresco. Roasted chicken is topped with Oaxacan mole poblano and served with tangy slaw and tortillas. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun., early dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Elizabeth’s

601 Gallier St., (504) 944-9272; www.elizabethsrestaurantnola.com Shrimp- and ricestuffed pork loin is served with bourbon pan gravy. At brunch, eggs Florentine fea-

tures poached eggs over fried oysters, creamed spinach and potatoes with hollandaise. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Elysian Seafood

St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 323-9123; www.elysianseafood.com A Louisiana crab cake with sweet corn and charred scallion cream comes with Creole roasted potatoes. Char-broiled Gulf oysters are topped with roasted garlic, herb and Grana Padano butter and served with a toasted baguette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Emeril’s Delmonico

1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/ emerils-delmonico Jumbo lump crabmeat Remick is served with applewood-smoked bacon, Parmesan and toasted French bread. Creole braised lamb shank comes with roasted poblano grits and mirliton pikliz. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Emeril’s Restaurant

800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/ emerils-new-orleans Whole chicken two ways is served with pepper jelly and scampi butter. Andouille-crusted drum fish is served with grilled local vegetables, shoestring potatoes, glazed pecans and Creole meuniere. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

The English Tea Room

734 E. Rutland St., Covington, (985) 898-

3988; www.englishtearoom.com Coronation chicken salad is made with grapes, apples, cream and curry and sprinkled with walnuts and can be served on a salad or a sandwich. Shepherd’s pie is filled with seasoned beef and vegetables and baked with mashed potatoes on top. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Ernst Cafe

600 S. Peters St., (504) 525-8544; www.ernstcafe.net The Ernster po-boy features fried oysters and roast beef gravy. Red beans and rice is served with fried chicken and bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Espresso Express

One Shell Square, 701 Poydras St., Suite 116, (504) 524-5115; 639 Loyola Ave., seventh floor; (504) 576-2038 The Mr. Rubin sandwich includes turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and Creole mustard on wheat or white toast. The barbecue chicken wrap features chicken, barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, carrots and red onion. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Estrella Steak & Lobster House

237 Decatur St., (504) 525-6151 Filet mignon is stuffed with crabmeat, crawfish and shrimp in red wine reduction and served with steamed lobster. Red fish Estrella is topped with crawfish cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Fare Food Apothecary

4838 Magazine St., (504) 302-9171; www.facebook.com/ farefoodforhealth Carrot cake cupcakes are topped with cinnamon, raisins and vanilla icing. Orange-cranberry muffins are made with fresh cranberries. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Fat Harry’s

4330 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-9582 The double slider with cheese includes two patties, two slices of American cheese, grilled onions and pickles. The Fat’s pork and cheese features housecooked pulled pork over macaroni and cheese with barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Fatoush

2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 371-5074; www.fatoushrestaurantnola.com Beef moussaka consists of roasted eggplant, sliced potato, zucchini and beef topped with bechamel and mozzarella. Grilled lamb chops are served with white rice or bulgur pilaf, lettuce, tomatoes, sumac, onion and sliced beets. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Fausto’s Bistro

530 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-7121; www.faustosbistro.com Parmesan-crusted Gulf fish is topped with lump crabmeat, crushed tomatoes, white wine and lemon butter sauce and served with wilted spinach with rosemary potatoes. Italian

Fazzio’s Restaurant 1841 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 624-9704; www.fazziosrestaurant.com The Black-N-Bleu is a Caesar salad topped with blackened sirloin and blue cheese. Da’ Fazz shrimp are lightly breaded fried shrimp tossed in Asian-inspired sweet-andtangy glaze. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Feelings Cafe

2600 Chartres St., (504) 945-2222; www.feelingscafebar.com Country fried chicken Clemenceau features sauteed peas, mushrooms and brabant potatoes. Shrimp remoulade is made with chef Warren Leruth’s recipe. Reservations accepted. Lunch Friday, dinner Tue.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Felipe’s Taqueria

176 Town Center Parkway, Slidell, (985) 288-1210; 301 N. Peters St., (504) 288-8226; 411 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 288-8226; 6215 S. Miro St., (504) 2888226; www.felipestaqueria.com The grilled chicken super burrito includes guacamole, pico de gallo, grilled corn and pickled jalapenos. Baja tacos are soft corn tortillas filled with shrimp or fish, cabbage, pico de gallo and Baja sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Finn McCool’s Irish Pub

3701 Banks St., (504) 486-9080; www.finnmccools.com Chicken wings are

served with red pepper Buffalo sauce, Captain Porkenheimer barbecue sauce or Asian-style fish sauce. Pimiento cheese is served with bacon marmalade and toasted rye bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Citywide; www.fiveguys.com Bacon cheeseburgers are served with a choice of toppings such as jalapenos, grilled onions, mushrooms, pickles and barbecue sauce. Bacon and cheese top a hot dog. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Five Happiness

3605 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com Fried tilapia is served with vegetables and ginger, garlic and scallion sauce. Shrimp and eggplant are sauteed with basil. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Flaming Torch Restaurant

737 Octavia St., (504) 895-0900; www.flamingtorchnola.com Grilled salmon is topped with crabmeat and mango salsa. New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp are served over grits. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Fogo de Chao

JW Marriott Hotel, 614 Canal St., (504) 412-8900; www.fogodechao.com/location/ new-orleans The Brazilian churrasco-style buffet dinner is built around grilled meats including beef, pork, lamb and chicken grilled over open flame. Forbidden Black

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Fountain Lounge

The Roosevelt Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way, (504) 648-5486; www.therooseveltneworleans.com Duck confit quesadillas include Emmental cheese, fig jam and chipotle dipping sauce. Pan-seared scallops are served with avocado pudding, smoked bacon, watercress and apple gastrique. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

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1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 731-6000; www.foxandhound.com The Black Forest sandwich features grilled turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard on a Bavarian pretzel roll with Parmesan-crusted fries. Boneless chicken wings are tossed in a choice of hot sauce and served with celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Frank’s Restaurant 933 Decatur St., (504) 525-1602

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Snapper Jack is red snapper served with crabmeat and shrimp over pasta. New Orleans-style barbecue jumbo Gulf shrimp are served with hot bread. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Frankie and Johnny’s Restaurant

321 Arabella St., (504) 243-1234; www.frankieandjohnnys.net Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic, Parmesan and butter. Seafood gumbo is made with shrimp, crabs and okra. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Franklin

2600 Dauphine St., (504) 267-0640; www.thefranklinnola.com Steak tartare is served with a fried poached egg, asparagus gribiche and roe. Grilled baby octopus is served with harissa potatoes, beet gastrique and charred lemon. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

French Market Restaurant

1001 Decatur St., (504) 525-7879; www.frenchmarketrestaurant.com St. Philip tomatoes features fried green tomatoes topped with spicy crawfish pepper sauce. Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic, butter and Parmesan. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

French Press Coffeehouse

2120 David Drive, Metairie, (504) 456-7835; 3236 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 3050276; 3238 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 598-5274; www.frenchpresscoffeehouse.com The chicken wrap features grilled chicken,

red peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, Swiss cheese and pesto in a wheat tortilla. Pesto chicken salad includes grilled chicken, spinach, lettuce, Parmesan, tomatoes, cucumber and creamy pesto-Parmesan dressing. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

French Truck Coffee

4536 Dryades St., (504) 702-1900; www.frenchtruckcoffee.com The croissant breakfast sandwich includes bacon, egg, cheddar and tomato jam. Tarragon chicken salad is made with apple and lemon zest and served on a sandwich or over mixed greens. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Friends Coastal Restaurant

407 St. Tammany St., Madisonville, (985) 246-3370; www.geauxfriends.com Redfish on the “halfshell” is a blackened, skin-on redfish fillet topped with lump crabmeat and Key lime beurre blanc. Jack-Leg chicken features a fried chicken breast over jambalaya topped with pepper Jack cheese and seafood gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Fro-Yo Cafe and Sweets

819 Canal St., (504) 522-3684; www.froyocafeandsweets.com Frozen yogurt flavors include sea salt caramel pretzel. The Strawberry Scream smoothie combines strawberry-apple juice, strawberries, banana and low-fat frozen yogurt. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ PAGE 53

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Frosty’s Caffe

2800 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 3619099; 3400 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-9600 Shaken beef is a stir-fry of beef and vegetables. Pho ga is chicken soup with rice noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, lime and jalapenos. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Fulton Alley

600 Fulton St., (504) 208-5569; www.fultonalley.com Andouille tots are large potato tots stuffed with cheddar, rolled in andouille crumbs, fried and served with ranch dressing. Chocolate and raisin bread pudding beignets are served with vanilla ice cream and lemon-bourbon sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and

late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Fury’s Restaurant

724 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, (504) 834-5646; www.furysrestaurant.com Stuffed peppers are filled with crabmeat, shrimp and eggplant and served with pasta marinara, salad and a vegetable. Trout Carrie is a fillet topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, scallions and butter sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

G’s Pizza

4840 Bienville St., (504) 483-6464; www.gspizzas.com Margherita pizza features house-made dough topped with garlic-butter sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano and tomatoes.

The NOLA Green Roots pie features housemade sauce, mozzarella, black olives, mushrooms, onions, organic spinach, bell peppers, roasted red peppers, artichokes and roasted garlic. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

G GB’s Patio Bar & Grill 8117 Maple St., (504) 861-0067 The GB burger is an 8-ounce beef patty topped with melted cheddar and Monterey

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GG’S Dine-O-Rama

3100 Magazine St., (504) 373-6579; www.ggsneworleans.com The St. Patty’s Day Massacre features corned beef, Swiss cheese, Sriracha mustard, house slaw, french fries and Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye. The Mac’n on It Southern Style is a panko-fried chicken breast with bacon, jalapeno and seven-cheese macaroni topped with toasted truffle-buttered breadcrumbs and shaved Parmesan. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and brunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

GW Fins

808 Bienville St., (504) 581-3467; www.gwfins.com Fin Wings is tempura fried fish with a crispy noodle salad and Korean glaze. Firecracker tuna tacos feature yellowfin tuna tartare in mini corn tortillas, topped with ginger slaw, avocado aioli and wasabi caviar. Reservations

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1728 Soniat St., (504) 899-7397; www.gautreausrestaurant.com Chilled lobster with horseradish creme fraiche is served with English peas, baby carrots, shaved asparagus and mint. Sauteed snapper is served with chili-lemon grass broth, honjimeji mushooms, bok choy, radishes and cilantro. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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Galatoire’s 33 Bar and Steak

215 Bourbon St., (504) 335-3932; www.galatoires33barandsteak.com The 16-ounce New York strip is served with hollandaise, bearnaise, horseradish creme or marchand de vin. Lobster chop salad features Maine lobster meat over mixed greens, roasted beets and avocado with tarragon dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Galatoire’s Restaurant

209 Bourbon St., (504) 525-2021; www.galatoires.com Classic Creole fried trout meuniere amandine is a fillet topped with almonds and meuniere sauce. Galatoire Goute is a seafood sampler that includes items such as shrimp remoulade, crabmeat maison and oysters en brochette. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$$

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Gallagher’s Grill

509 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 892-9992; www.gallaghersgrill.com Broiled crab cakes feature Louisiana blue crab. The grilled 16-ounce strip steak is topped with butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Galley Seafood Restaurant 2535 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8320955; www.thegalleyseafood.com Jumbo soft-shell crab is topped with lump crabmeat and Alfredo sauce. Blackened or

grilled redfish is topped with grilled shrimp and crabmeat and served with potatoes and vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Gambino’s Bakery

300 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, (504) 3910600; 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-7500; www.gambinos.com Lemon doberge cake is a six-layer butter cake with lemon custard filling and poured fondant icing. Praline-flavored cake balls are available dipped in white or dark chocolate. No

reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant

435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-1114; www.gattusos.net The oyster club sandwich is made with fried oysters, provolone, bacon, spinach, red onions, tomatoes and remoulade and is served with fries. Firecracker shrimp salad is fried shrimp with firecracker sauce, cheddar, mozzarella, spinach and red onions. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

2890 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 624-2597 Osso buco Milanese is a veal shank slow-cooked with herbs and served with saffron risotto. Orecchio di elefante is a 16-ounce breaded veal chop pounded thin, cooked in olive oil and herbs and served with arugula. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Giorlando’s Restaurant

741 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8358593; www.giorlandosrestaurant.com Chicken and eggplant Parmesan features a breaded chicken breast over two eggplant medallions with melted mozzarella, red gravy and Alfredo sauce and angel hair pasta. The toasted muffuletta includes Italian meats, PAGE 56

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Gracious Bakery & Cafe

1000 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, Suite 100, (504) 301-3709; www.graciousbakery.com Tarragon chicken salad is served on housemade green onion bread and dressed with pickled red onion and romaine lettuce. The smoked ham sandwich features pecan-cheddar spread, house-made pepper jelly and apple slices on house-baked baguette and comes with chips or salad. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $

Grand Isle

575 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 520-8530; www.grandislerestaurant.com A crab and brie hand pie is served with smoked paprika remoulade. Fried whole Gulf fish is served with mirliton and radish slaw, avocado-jalapeno puree and preserved lime creme fraiche. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

The Grill Room

Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., (504) 522-1992; www.grillroomneworleans.com Roasted duck breast is served with parsnip puree, Swiss chard and Louisiana citrus gastrique. Sauteed Gulf shrimp are served with corn maque choux, lima beans and red chili butter. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Ground Pat’i Grille & Bar

11 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 367-9512; 3124 David Drive, Metairie, (504) 454-9449;

www.groundpati.com The grilled shrimp platter includes three skewers of marinated and grilled shrimp with two sides. Hamburger steak is a 10-ounce ground chuck patty served with brown gravy, salad and mushrooms or grilled onions. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Guillory’s Deli & Tamales

3708 Derbigny St., Metairie, (504) 833-1390; www.guillorysdeliandtamales.com The Cuban sandwich includes pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on French bread. The hot tamale po-boy features tamales, chili and cheese on French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Gumbo Shop

630 St. Peter St., (504) 525-1486; www.gumboshop.com Seafood and okra gumbo is made with shrimp, crab, onion, bell pepper and tomato and served over rice. Chicken espagnole is a half chicken simmered in brown sauce with mushrooms, shallots, wine and garlic. It’s served over rice with vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

H Habaneros

69305 Highway 21, Suite 600, Covington, (985) 781-8760; www.habaneroscovington.com Pollo Diablo features grilled chicken breast, chipotle peppers, bacon, grilled Oaxaca cheese, sauteed spinach, steamed broccoli and rice. The barbacoa plate includes slowcooked lamb, onion, cilantro, charro beans, cambray onions and

corn tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Halal Guys

301 St. Charles Ave.; www.facebook.com/ thehalalguysnola The combination platter includes gyro meat, chicken, rice, pita bread and white sauce or hot sauce. Falafel sandwiches are dressed with white sauce or hot sauce on pita bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill

3101 Esplanade Ave., (504) 298-0504; www.halfshellneworleans.com Oysters harvested in Hopedale in St. Bernard Parish are shucked to order raw. Seafood gumbo features Gulf shrimp and crab. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

Hana Japanese Restaurant

8116 Hampson St., (504) 865-1634 The lobster roll features tempura-fried lobster tail with sliced tuna and salmon. The No Name roll bundles tuna, salmon, eel, tamago, snow crab and smelt roe in soy paper topped with smelt roe, crunchy flakes, eel sauce and Hana sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Handsome Willy’s Cafe & Bar

218 S. Robertson St., (504) 525-0377; www.handsomewillyscafe.com Nachos come with a choice of ginger-beer pulled pork, island-spice chicken, ground sirloin or pinto beans along with cheese, jalapeno, salsa, hot peppers and sour cream. Frachos are french fries with nacho toppings. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily.

Credit cards. $

Happy Italian Pizzeria

7105 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 305-4666; www.happyitalian.com The muffuletta calzone has a sesame seed crust and is filled with mozzarella, provolone, capicola and olive salad. Broiled Gulf snapper Palermo is served with sauteed baby spinach, artichoke hearts, crimini mushrooms and pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

The Harbor Bar & Grill

3024 17th St., Metairie, (504) 832-4117; www.theharborbarandgrill.com For a Thursday night special, a 10-ounce filet is served with a choice of sides. The Harbor burger is a 12-ounce patty topped with melted cheddar on French bread or a bun. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Harbor Seafood & Oyster Bar

3203 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4436454; www.fishermanscoveseafood.com The eggplant pirogue is a fried half eggplant topped with eggplant and crabmeat dressing and crawfish cream sauce served with French bread. Grilled lobster is stuffed with crabmeat dressing and served with melted butter, potatoes, salad and French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Hard Rock Cafe

125 Bourbon St., (504) 529-5617; www.hardrock.com/ neworleans Twisted macaroni chicken is grilled chicken over three-cheese cavatappi pasta with roasted red peppers and Parmesan-parsley breadcrumbs. Grilled salmon

is served with sweetand-spicy barbecue sauce, mashed potatoes and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant

701 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-4114; www.herbsaint.com Butter-poached Gulf tuna is served with pickled chilies and mint. Muscovy duck leg confit is served with dirty rice and citrus gastrique. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Heritage Grill

111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com Grilled chicken chopped salad features diced tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, applewood-smoked bacon, chopped egg, scallions and blue cheese dressing. Faroe Islands salmon is prepared with a smoked-coriander crust and arrives on a kale salad with lemon vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri. Credit cards. $$

Hey! Cafe & Coffee Roastery

4332 Magazine St., (504) 891-8682; www.heycafe.biz Nitro Cold Brew is nitrogen-infused iced coffee. Vegan lemon squares are among the dessert items. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Hickory Cafe & Grill

1313 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 737-0033; www.hickorycafe.com Cajun Benedict features two poached eggs, boudin and hollandaise on a house-baked buttermilk biscuit. An 8-ounce burger patty is topped with pepper Jack cheese, bacon, spinach, roasted red peppers

and basil mayonnaise on focaccia bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$

High Hat Cafe

4500 Freret St., (504) 754-1336; www.highhatcafe.com Cornmeal crusted catfish is served with french fries, coleslaw, housemade pickles, hushpuppies and remoulade. Gumbo ya-ya is a dark roux gumbo made with chicken, andouille and okra. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Hillbilly Bar-B-Q

2317 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1508; www.hillbillybbq.com The Super Stuffed Tater includes smoked beef, pork or chicken, butter, cheese, bacon, chives and sour cream. Baby-back ribs are dry rubbed with house seasoning and served with house sauces. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Hobnobber Cafe

5928 W. Metairie Ave., Suite 8, Metairie, (504) 734-8448; www.hobnobbercafe.com The catfish platter includes french fries or potato salad. Monday’s red beans and rice special comes with smoked sausage or a breaded pork chop. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Horn’s

1940 Dauphine St., (504) 459-4676; www.hornsnola.com Sweet potato and shrimp beignets are flash-fried and served with spicy mayonnaise. The waffle cochon is a cornbread waffle topped with pulled pork, chimichurri and house-pickled peppers. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ PAGE 58

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Hoshun Restaurant

1601 St. Charles Ave., (504) 302-9716; www. hoshunrestaurant.com Grilled rib-eye teriyaki comes with with bell peppers and onions on a hot plate with teriyaki sauce. Mongolian beef features sliced beef cooked with scallions, white onions, dried chili peppers in spicy brown sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Houston’s Restaurant

1755 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-1578; www.hillstone.com/ houstons The Hawaiian rib-eye steak is marinated with pineapple-sesame-ginger marinade and served with a loaded Idaho baked potato. Shrimp Louis salad combines poached jumbo shrimp, avocado, teardrop tomatoes and herbs over a lettuce wedge. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

The Howlin’ Wolf Den

901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com/the-den The Cuban sandwich includes slow-roasted pork, Chisesi ham, mozzarella, pickles and Creole mustard on a pressed Leidenheimer roll served with Zapp’s chips and spicy slaw. Three Little Pigs features grilled Manda smoked sausage, hickory-smoked bacon, slow-roasted pulled pork, fried pickled onions, spicy slaw and barbecue sauce on a Dong Phuong brioche bun served with chips. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Huey P’s Pizzeria

139 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 366-1818; www.hueyps.com Who Dat pizza is topped with prosciutto,

THE RUM AND THE LASH AT Finn McCool’s Irish Pub SERVES A CHEESEBURGER WITH FRIES.

ground beef, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and pepperoncini. Barbecue shrimp are served with cheese grits and a grilled biscuit. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Humble Bagel

4716 Freret St., (504) 355-3535; www.humblebagel.com A bagel with lox comes with red onion, tomato and capers. For breakfast, a bagel is served with two eggs, cheese and bacon, ham or sausage. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Hummus & More

3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8339228; www.hummusandmore.com. Nachos are pita chips topped with gyro meat, feta and Jack cheeses, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro and tzatziki. Lamb kebabs are served with two sides such as hummus, rice pilaf, tabbouleh and french fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

I IHOP

Citywide; www.ihop.com The breakfast sampler features two eggs, two strips of bacon, two pork sausage links, ham, hash browns and two buttermilk pancakes. The blue cheese bacon burger is served with fries, onion rings, hash browns or fruit. No reservations. Open

24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Ignatius Eatery

3121 Magazine St., (504) 899-0242; www.ignatiuseatery.com Panko-crusted bell peppers are stuffed with crabmeat, crawfish and shrimp and served with maque choux and cream cheese mashed potatoes. The alligator sausage po-boy is dressed with sauteed peppers, lettuce, mayonnaise, Creole mustard and remoulade on Leidenheimer bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Igor’s Buddha Belly Burger Bar

4437 Magazine St., (504) 891-6105 The Cajun burger is seasoned with Cajun spices and hot sauce and served with french fries or onion rings. Jalapeno poppers are battered and fried cheese-stuffed peppers. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Igor’s Lounge & Gameroom

2133 St. Charles Ave., (504) 568-9811; www.facebook.com/ igorslounge The Cajun burger is a half-pound patty seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with hot sauce. Shoestring fries can be topped with American cheese. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Il Posto Cafe

4607 Dryades St.,

(504) 895-2620; www.ilpostocafenola.com The prosciutto panino is made with house-made pesto and fresh mozzarella on Bellegarde Bakery ciabatta. Shaved Brussels sprouts salad includes toasted almonds, Parmesan, Gala apples and lemon-herb vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Impastato’s Restaurant

3400 16th St., Metairie, (504) 455-1545; www.impastatos.com Two soft-shell crabs are topped with crabmeat, shrimp and lemon butter. A 10-ounce filet mignon is smoked over pecan wood and broiled. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Irene’s Cuisine

539 St. Philip St., (504) 529-8811 Paneed oysters and grilled shrimp are served on a bed of spinach. Oven-roasted duck is served with mashed sweet potatoes and spinach in raspberry vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Irish House

1432 St. Charles Ave., (504) 595-6755; www.theirishhouseneworleans.com Beer-battered fish

and chips come with house-made tartar sauce and malt vinegar. The Full Irish breakfast includes sunny side up eggs, black and white puddings, Irish sausage, baked beans, roasted mushrooms, a grilled tomato, potato hash and toast. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

Isabella’s Pizzeria

200 Hewitt Road, Hammond, (985) 230-9900; 2660 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 674-5700; 70452 Highway 21, Suite 500, Covington, (985) 875-7620; www.isabellaspizzeria.net Lasagne is made with Italian sausage, ground beef, marinara and Parmesan, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. Four Seasons pizza offers a taste of four pizzas — tomato and basil, green onion sausage, seafood and spinach combo — separated by braided dough. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Island Paradise

635 Kepler St., Gretna; (504) 227-5544 Dhalpuri roti is flatbread filled with garlic and split peas. Braised oxtail stew is made with peppers, green onions, garlic, cilantro and thyme. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Italian Barrel

430 Barracks St., (504) 569-0198; www.italianbarrel.com Porcini and truffle ravioli are finished with creamy white wine sauce and white truffle extra virgin olive oil. For a Friday and Saturday dinner special, veal osso buco is served with red sauce and polenta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito

Citywide; www.izzos.com Build-your-own tacos feature a choice of meat (steak, ground beef, chicken, pork, shrimp), vegetables, cheeses, salsa, sour cream and other items. Burrito bowls are build-yourown dishes served on a bed of rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

J Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant

738 Poland Ave., (504) 943-9914; www.jackdempseys.net The Jack Dempsey platter for two includes gumbo, shrimp, catfish, crab balls, redfish, crawfish pies and two sides. The Half & Half po-boy includes two choices of shrimp, oysters or PAGE 60

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spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and served over linguine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

903 E. Morris St., Hammond, (985) 542-0043; www.jacmelinn.com Jumbo lump crab cakes are topped with pickled vegetables and remoulade. Louisiana shrimp and country grits are topped with smoked Gouda and barbecue shrimp sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Jan’s Cajun Restaurant

Jacques-Imo’s Cafe

Jax Brewery Bistro Bar

8324 Oak St., (504) 861-0886; www.jacquesimos.com Blackened redfish is topped with crabmeat and chili hollandaise and served with salad and two sides. Alligator cheesecake is made with smoked Gouda, shrimp and alligator sausage and topped with tomato basil sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Jaeger’s Seafood & Oyster House

901 S. Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, (504) 818-2200; www.jaegersseafood.com Char-broiled oysters are topped with garlic, butter, Parmesan and breadcrumbs. The fried catfish platter includes french fries, hushpuppies, jambalaya and house salad. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Jamila’s Mediterranean Tunisian Cuisine

7808 Maple St., (504) 866-4366 Crawfish, zucchini and spinach fill a creamy bisque. Mediterranean shrimp are sauteed with garlic, white wine,

4831 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, (504) 689-2748 Chicken Parmesan is topped with housemade tomato sauce and served over angel hair pasta with salad and garlic bread. Shrimp and sausage gumbo is served over rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

620 Decatur St., Suite 1A, (504) 333-6914; www.jaxnola.com The Hangover Killer breakfast sandwich includes eggs, brisket, potatoes and cheese. Bacon-wrapped duck is stuffed with jalapenos and cream cheese and served with dipping sauce. Reservations accepted. Brunch, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Jazmine Cafe

614 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9301; www.jazminecafe.com Com thit nuong is pork marinated with lemon grass, char-grilled and served with lettuce, cucumber, Roma tomatoes and pickled vegetables over rice. Tamarind fish soup features tilapia, pineapple, okra, bean sprouts, tomato, onion, cilantro and celery in spicy, tangy tamarind broth served with jasmine rice. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Jazz Cafe

209 Decatur St., (504) 267-3314; www.jazzcafenola.com Ultimate jambalaya features shrimp, crab, chicken, sausage and

bacon served with garlic bread. Chicken wings come with sauces such as Cajun Buffalo, lemon pepper, honey barbecue, Cajun ranch and Thai sweet chili. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Jigger’s ReBar and Kitchen

1645 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-3555; www.jiggersrebar.com A 10-ounce burger is dressed to order and served with fries or sweet potato fries. Grilled chicken breast tops a salad of spinach, dried cranberries, red onion, candied pecans, Gorgonzola and raspberry-balsamic vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Joey Jeanfreau’s Grill

2324 Paris Road, Chalmette, (504) 2718216; www.jeanfreausmeats.com Roast beef po-boys feature top round beef slow-cooked in house daily. House-made Italian sausage also is available in a poboy. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Joey K’s Restaurant & Bar

3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com Fried green tomatoes are topped with grilled shrimp and served with remoulade. Fried eggplant Napoleon includes fried shrimp and crawfish cream sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Johnny’s Po-Boys

511 St. Louis St., (504) 524-8129; www.johnnyspoboys.com The roast beef po-boy features house-cooked beef dressed with lettuce, tomato and pick-

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les on Leidenheimer bread. The muffuletta includes ham, imported salami, mozzarella and house-made olive salad on a seeded bun. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $

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Johnny Sanchez

930 Poydras St., (504) 304-6615; www.johnnysanchezrestaurant.com Cochinita pibil enchiladas are served Yucatan-style with pork, achiote, shaved red onion, jalapeno and Mexican crema. Beer-battered Gulf fish tacos are dressed with chipotle, avocado, cabbage and jalapeno vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Johnny Trauthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood Bistro

2121 25th St., Kenner, (504) 471-0808 Seafood fettuccine features shrimp, crawfish and jumbo lump crabmeat in Alfredo sauce. Char-broiled oysters are topped with Parmesan. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Joint

701 Mazant St., (504) 949-3232; www.alwayssmokin.com House-made pastrami is dressed with spicy mustard and coleslaw on rye. Chaurice sausage is made in house with green onion, jalapeno, garlic and paprika. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Josephine Estelle

Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3070; www.josephineestelle.com Gulf snapper crudo is served with brown butter, hazelnuts, sunchokes, celery leaf and Meyer lemon. The rib-eye is seasoned with truffled garum, lemon, parsley and garlic and served with fries. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Juanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flying Burrito

515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 2018 Magazine St., (504) 569-0000; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-9950; www.juansflyingburrito.com The signature Flying Burrito combines skirt steak, Gulf shrimp, Creole chicken, sour

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The Juju Bag Cafe

5363 Franklin Ave., (504) 872-0969 Red beans are seasoned with smoked turkey and served over rice with Jamaican jerk chicken. The Louisiana catfish plate comes with baked macaroni and cheese, sweet potato souffle, green beans, potato salad and French bread. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun., latenight Fri., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Junction

3021 St. Claude Ave., (504) 272-0205; www.junctionnola.com The Kansas City Southern burger features grilled onions and mushrooms, cheddar cheese and housemade Kansas City-style barbecue sauce. The Crescent City burger is topped with fried green tomato, greens and remoulade. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Jung’s Golden Dragon

3009 Magazine St., (504) 891-8280; www.jungsgoldendragonii.com A crispy fish filet comes with sweet and spicy Hunan sauce. Peking duck is a whole duck cooked with honey and served with pancakes and duck soup. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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K K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen

416 Chartres St., (504) 596-2530; www.kpauls.com Blackened Louisiana drum is topped with crabmeat and served with chipotle compound butter, mashed potatoes and vegetables. Blackened twin beef tenderloin medallions are served with debris sauce, potatoes and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

KY’s Olde Towne Bicycle Shop Restaurant

Gendusa French bread. The St. Louie sandwich includes fried Louisiana oysters topped with provelone and applewood-smoked bacon. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Kayla’s Restaurant

3036 St. Claude Ave., (504) 949-3477 The Trinity burger features a patty combining house-ground beef, onion, celery and bell pepper. Four deep-fried chicken wings come with sides such as smothered potatoes in Creole seasonings. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Kebab

2267 Carey St., Slidell, (985) 641-1911; www.kysoldetowne.com Oysters bordelaise features fried oysters over spaghettini with olive oil, herbs and Parmesan. Roast beef is slowcooked in house, sliced thin and served with house-made gravy on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www.kebabnola.com The German doner kebab has free-range dark-meat chicken, garlic aioli and tangy mustard on housemade bread. Thick Belgian-style fries are fried twice and served with a choice of sauces. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Kanno California Sushi Bar

Keith Young’s Steakhouse

3517 20th St., Metairie, (504) 455-5730; www.kannosushi.com The Elvis roll combines salmon, avocado and snow crab and has blue crab on top. The Godzilla roll features shrimp tempura, cream cheese and snow crab topped with spicy tuna, crunchy flakes and eel sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Katie’s Restaurant & Bar

3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com The Legend sandwich features slow-smoked pulled pork tossed with barbecue shrimp on

165 Highway 21, Madisonville, (985) 845-9940; www.keithyoungs.net Filet mignon is served with a baked potato, sweet potato or green beans, and optional steak toppings include crabmeat or mushrooms. Grilled mahi mahi is topped with shrimp bechamel or jumbo lump crabmeat and mushrooms. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

Kenner Seafood

3140 Loyola Drive, Kenner, (504) 4664701; www.kennerseafood.net The seafood bread loaf is stuffed with fried

shrimp, oysters and catfish. Breaded shrimp are served over angel hair pasta with provolone and Parmesan cheeses and red gravy with salad and garlic bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Kenton’s

5757 Magazine St., (504) 891-1177; www.kentonsrestaurant.com Red snapper tartare is served with horseradish and lemon. Sugar snap pea salad combines ricotta, cucumber and sheep’s milk cheese. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Killer Poboys

219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; Erin Rose Bar, 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com An aged cheddar yard egg omelet is served with herbed aioli, caramelized bell pepper and onions and ham, bacon or roasted sweet potatoes. The po-boy counter at the back of the Erin Rose bar serves a seared Gulf shrimp poboy with Sriracha aioli, pickled vegetables and herbs. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street. $

Kin

4600 Washington Ave., (504) 304-8557; www.facebook.com/ kinfordindin Chicken shio ramen features marinated chicken breast, bamboo and wood ear mushrooms in a clear chicken broth. For lunch, pork belly tonkotsu is served with pickles, a soft-boiled egg, spring onions, cauliflower and mushrooms. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Kingfish

337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005; www.kingfishneworleans.com

Crawfish and green tomato galette comes with sausage, sweet corn and red bean relish and a poached egg. Grilled redfish tacos feature corn tortillas topped with pickled red onion slaw, peach and avocado salsa and salsa verde. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Kitchen Table Cafe

7005 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 301-2285; www.kitchentablearabi.com Fried oysters are served with bacon and blue cheese vinaigrette over greens. Seared hanger steak is served with sauteed mushrooms and gremolata. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Eatery 3535 Severn Ave., Suite 10, Metairie, (504) 888-5858 The Knuckle sandwich is a burger topped with blue cheese and bacon and served with fries. Nudillocabeza chicken salad features grilled chicken, black beans, tomatoes, cheddar, tortilla strips and pepper jelly dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Korea House

3547 18th St., Metairie, (504) 888-0654 Spicy dubu kimchi features stir-fried pork and poached tofu with kimchi. Dolsot bibimbap combines beef, vegetables and rice in a hot stone bowl. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery

3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com The J&N Special is corned beef, pastrami, horseradish, mustard and coleslaw on rye served hot. Lox, cream cheese, tomato, onion

and capers are served on a bagel. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards and checks. $$

late Deluxe cupcake is a dark chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Koz’s

4920 Prytania St., (504) 891-3644; www.kyotonola.com Poke salad is made with tuna, crabstick, cucumbers, avocado, asparagus, squid salad and seaweed salad tossed with spicy vinaigrette. The Sara roll is stuffed with spicy shrimp and avocado and topped with crunchy flakes and chili sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

515 Harrison Ave., (504) 484-0841; 4445 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-2010; 6215 Wilson St., Harahan, (504) 737-3933; www.kozcooks.com Red beans and rice with fried chicken is a Monday and Wednesday special. The roast beef po-boy features housecooked roast beef dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on Gendusa Bakery bread. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Kyoto

Krystal

citywide; www.krystal.com Krystal cheeseburgers are dressed with American cheese, diced onion, dill pickles and mustard. For a side, chili cheese fries are topped with cheddar. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Kukhnya

Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com Pierogis are Polish potato and cheese dumplings served with sour cream and sweet onions. The Pol-boy features Polish sausage, spicy cabbage, fried onions, mustard and pickles on French bread. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $

The Kupcake Factory 911 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 570-6420; 3319 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 464-8884; 6233 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 267-3328; www.thekupcakefactory.com The Wedding Cake cupcake features a white almond cake topped with vanilla buttercream and white chocolate crumbles. The Choco-

LMNO

Le Meridien New Orleans Hotel, 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444; www.lmnonola.com Short rib hash is served with two eggs, grilled asparagus and Creole hollandaise. Parallel eggs Benedict features bourbon and sugar-glazed Duroc pork belly, deep-fried poached eggs and Creole mustard cream sauce. No reservations. Breakfast daily. Credit cards. $$

La Bella’s

2118 Third St., Kenner, (504) 4664675; www.labellascatering.com The roast beef po-boy features slow-roasted, thinly sliced beef dressed with gravy on Leidenheimer French bread. The muffuletta combines Genoa salami, ham, provolone and house-made olive salad on a toasted housebaked muffuletta bun. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$

La Boca

870 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 525-8205; www.labocasteaks.com

The Gaucho plate includes skewered beef, chorizo, sweetbreads and beef empanadas. Steak choices include Painted Hills organic hanger steak. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat., latenight Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

La Boulangerie

4600 Magazine St., (504) 269-3777; www.laboulangerienola.com Le Parisien features Cochon Butcher ham, Comte cheese and cornichons on a housebaked baguette with salted butter. Baked goods include chocolate-covered croissants. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

GUIDE 2016 vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

La Macarena Pupuseria & Latin Cafe

8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252; www.pupusasneworleans.com The vegan breakfast burrito combines avocado, Spanish rice, beans and smothered vegetables in a wrap served with beans and fried plantains. Grilled steak tamales are served with a choice of sides. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.Mon. Cash only. $$

La Madeleine

634 Julia St., (504) 2188043; 8400 Oak St., (504) 826-9913; www.eatlacasita.com El Fuego tacos feature braised brisket, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa verde and pico de gallo in corn tortillas. Pork and sweet potato quesadillas are filled with carnitas, spicy sweet potatoes, pico de gallo and manchego. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

601 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-8662; 3300 Severn Ave., Suite 201, Metairie, (504) 4561624; 3434 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-7004; 5171 Citrus Blvd., Suite 2000, Harahan, (504) 818-2450; www.lamadeleine.com The French country breakfast includes two eggs, a potato galette, bacon or sausage and a croissant. Roasted salmon is topped with garlic dill sauce and served over rice Provencal with roasted asparagus. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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La Petite Grocery

La Casita

1410 Robert St., (504) 899-2670; www.lacrepenanou.com Mussels are steamed in white wine, garlic and cream. Lamb chops are served with cognac reduction and french fries. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

La Divina Cafe e Gelateria

621 St. Peter St., (504) 302-2692; www.ladivinagelateria.com Sweet Italian sausage is dressed with onions and red and green bell peppers on pressed ciabatta. Pasta salad combines fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted red peppers and balsamic

4238 Magazine St., (504) 891-3377; www.lapetitegrocery.com Gulf shrimp and grits are prepared with roasted shiitake mushrooms, smoked bacon and thyme. Alligator Bolognese comes with bucatini, sherry, parsley and a fried soft-boiled egg. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

La Provence

25020 Highway 190, Lacombe, (985) 626-7662; www.laprovencerestaurant.com Oysters Ooh La La are topped with crab fat butter, saffron and

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chili flakes. Louisiana seafood pasta includes Gulf oysters, shrimp, crawfish, mushrooms and bouillabaisse jus over house-made spaghetti. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

LA Smokehouse

8300 Earhart Blvd., (504) 265-8905; www.lasmokehouse.com Maque choux macaroni and cheese is made with cheese sauce, bacon, corn, bell peppers and onions. The Southern barbecue grits and grillades bowl features a choice of meat (pulled pork, chicken, sausage), sweet and spicy barbecue sauce, cheddar, green onions and coleslaw. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Lager’s International Ale House

3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-9923; www.lagersmetairie. draftfreak.com Crawfish banditos feature fried flour tortillas stuffed with crawfish, mixed cheeses and roasted green chilies served with guacamole and sour cream. Margherita flatbread is topped with housemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil pesto and balsamic vinegar reduction. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

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vinaigrette. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Thu.Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe

5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001; www.lakeviewbrew.com Eggs Florentine features poached eggs over sauteed organic baby spinach, feta and an English muffin and is served with grits or hashbrowns. Sesame-crusted ahi tuna is topped with cucumber, tomato and cucumber-wasabi dressing and served on a toasted croissant. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Lakeview Burgers and Seafood

872 Harrison Ave., (504) 289-1032 Burgers feature 8-ounce ground chuck and brisket patties topped with lettuce and pickles. The Cuban sandwich includes pulled pork, ham, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Lakeview Grocery

801 Harrison Ave., (504) 293-1201; www.lakeviewgrocery.com The deli counter serves hot roast beef debris po-boys dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise, mustard or ketchup. Roast beef debris fries are topped with sour cream and green onions. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Lakeview Harbor

911 Harrison Ave., (504) 486-4887; www.facebook.com/ lakeview-harbor The cheeseburger

features an 8-ounce ground beef patty and is served with a baked potato. The fried shrimp plate comes with salad, potato salad and a side. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Laurel Street Bakery

2701 S. Broad St., (504) 897-0576; www.laurelstreetbakery.com The California breakfast sandwich features scrambled egg, cheese, tomato, avocado and shallot cream cheese on a bagel or croissant. Cobb salad is made with chopped honey-maple turkey, white cheddar cheese, ham, bacon, hardboiled egg, tomato, avocado, mixed greens and apple cider vinaigrette and served with toasted ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Legacy Kitchen

700 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 613-2350; 759 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-5231; www.legacykitchen.com Tuna Tango salad features seared ahi tuna, avocado, mango, macadamia nuts, wontons, greens and ginger-lime dressing. Barbecue shrimp are served with Creole lemon-brown butter sauce, popcorn rice, mushrooms and green onions. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe

1500 Esplanade Ave., (504) 569-8997; www.lildizzyscafe.net Creole file gumbo features Gulf shrimp, crab, hot sausage, smoked sausage and smoked ham in spicy broth served with rice. Fried chicken is served with potato salad, french fries or red beans and

5031 Freret St., (504) 875-4447; www.libertycheesesteaks.com The Original is a Philadelphia-style cheese steak filled with chopped New York strip steak, caramelized onions and melted provolone. Buffalo chicken steak features chicken breast dressed with wing sauce and American and blue cheeses, and ranch dressing is optional. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Lilette

3637 Magazine St., (504) 895-1636; www.liletterestaurant.com Veal scallopini comes with gnocchetti, pea tendrils and lemon-caper butter. Sauteed spiced drum is served with French couscous, toasted almonds, pickled Anaheim peppers and Meyer lemon yogurt. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Lilly’s Cafe

1813 Magazine St., (504) 599-9999; www.facebook.com/ lillyscafe Spicy tofu is served with rice noodles and a vegan egg roll. Rare flank and brisket pho is served with basil, bean sprouts, onions, jalapenos and cilantro. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Little Gem Saloon

445 S. Rampart St., (504) 267-4863; www.littlegemsaloon.com Shrimp and grits features head- and tail-on shrimp sauteed with onions, peppers and andouille served over

Little Korea

2240 Magazine St. Spicy oxtail stew is seasoned with Korean spices and served with four side dishes, miso soup and white rice. Buckwheat noodles are served in cold broth with beef brisket, pickles, cucumber, pickled radishes, boiled egg and kimchi on the side. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Little Tokyo

590 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, (985) 727-1532; www.littletokyosushi.com Jalepeno sashimi salad includes yellowtail, smelt roe and jalepenos tossed in jalepeno-lemon dressing. The Burning Man roll has spicy tuna, crunchy flakes and sesame oil on the inside and is topped with pepper tuna, avocado, green onion, ponzu sauce, eel sauce and chili sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Little Tokyo Restaurant

310 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 485-5658; 2300 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-6788; www.littletokyonola.com Cucumber seafood salad includes tuna, salmon, yellowtail, octopus, crabstick and ponzu sauce. The Buddha roll features barbecue eel, cream cheese, crab stick, salmon, smelt roe and avocado wrapped in cucumber and seaweed. Reservations accepted. Lunch

and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Little Tokyo Small Plates & Noodle Bar

1340 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-6088; www.littletokyonola.com Tonkotsu ramen features pork bone broth, ramen noodles, chashu pork, green onions, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, fish cake and half a boiled egg. Panseared squid is drizzled with sweet and tangy sauce. Reservations accepted for karaoke rooms only. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Little Vic’s

719 Toulouse St., (504) 304-1238; www.littlevics.com Lasagne is made with Sicilian-style beef ragu and comes with salad. The Papa Vic tops pulled pork with melted cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Liuzza’s by the Track

1518 N. Lopez St., (504) 218-7888; www.liuzzasnola.com The sandwich special includes half a po-boy and gumbo, turtle soup or crawfish etouffee. Barbecue shrimp come with Creole butter sauce. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Liuzza’s Restaurant and Bar 3636 Bienville St., (504) 482-9120; www.liuzzas.com House-made meatballs are served with pasta, red gravy and eggplant casserole. The Frenchuletta is a muffuletta made with house-made olive salad served hot on French bread. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 66

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stone-ground grits and topped with white truffle cream sauce. St. Louis ribs are served with Creole mustard, peach barbecue sauce and hand-cut french fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., latenight Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Timberlane Country Club, 1 Timberlane Drive, Gretna, (504) 367-5010; www.timberlanecc.com The Italian Deli flatbread is topped with salami, ham, mozzarella and olive tapenade. Braised boneless beef short ribs are served with veal demi-glace, mashed potatoes and green beans. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Live Oak Cafe

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8140 Oak St., (504) 265-0050; www.liveoakcafenola.com Huevos rancheros includes corn tortillas, black beans, fried eggs, ranchero sauce, salsa and Cotija cheese. The Hangover is creamy cheese grits topped with two eggs over-easy, sausage and bacon bits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

Lola

517 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 892-4992; www.lolacovington.com Pepper jelly-glazed oysters are served with pork belly, feta and pickled okra. A poached yard egg tops risotto with black truffle and Parmesan. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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3312 Esplanade Ave., (504) 488-6946; www.lolasneworleans.com Gazpacho is a chilled blend of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, olive oil and garlic. Seafood paella combines shrimp, fish, calamari, scallops, mussels, vegetables, garlic, saffron, herbs and arborio rice. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

Los Jefes Tortilleria & Grill

3224 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 5162861; www.losjefesgrill.com Fish tacos are topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro queso fresco and creamy chipotle sauce. Combination fajitas include chicken, steak, shrimp, grilled onions, bell peppers, rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Lost Love Lounge Vietnamese Kitchen 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www.lostlovelounge.com Vegetarian pho features broth accented with cinnamon, ginger and star anise and is served with vegetables and herbs. Pork bun salad features mixed greens, rice noodles, daikon radish, carrots, onions, mushrooms, cilantro, mint and peanuts. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Lotus Thai Cafe

2104 Manhattan Blvd., Suite E, Harvey, (504) 365-5525; www.facebook.com/ lotusthaicafenola Seafood papaya salad combines shredded green papaya, green beans, tomato, peanuts and seafood. Lotus’ special noodle soup features egg noodles, roasted pork, crab and Asian greens. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Louisiana Bistro

337 Dauphine St., (504) 525-3335; www.louisianabistro.net Crispy duck breast is served with fig-whiskey glaze and tasso and sweet potato hash. Flash-fried Gulf oysters are topped with creme de brie and

applewood-smoked bacon and placed over creamed spinach. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen

95 French Market Place, (504) 5229500; www.lpkfrenchquarter.com Jumbo Gulf shrimp are sauteed with sherry, tomatoes, white wine, basil, garlic and butter and served over angel hair pasta. A vegan wrap combines black bean sauce, vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, cilantro, jalapenos, onions and carrots and comes with french fries, asparagus or pasta salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown

615 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-5900; www.louisianapizzakitchenuptown.com Tomato gnocchi features potato dumplings served with Roma tomatoes sauteed in olive oil, garlic, marinara and cream and finished with fresh basil and Parmesan. Shrimp pizza includes Roma tomatoes, jalapenos and mozzarella cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

LUCA eats

7329 Cohn St., (504) 866-1166 The breakfast sandwich features Gulf shrimp, corn grits and house-made Creole cream sauce on pressed French bread. Gumbo is made with andouille and locally raised chicken. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar & Restaurant

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(504) 523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurfers.com Guacamole is topped with queso fresco and toasted pumpkin seeds and served with warm tortilla chips. Cabo shrimp and grits features honey-jalapeno-chili marinated shrimp over poblano-pepper Jack cheese grits. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $$

Luke

333 St. Charles Ave., (504) 378-2840; www.lukeneworleans.com Chappapeela Farms pork schnitzel is served with wild mushroom ragout and fries. Egg white frittata comes with chicken sausage, avocado, pickled peppers and arugula. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

M Ma Mommaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House of Cornbread, Chicken & Waffles

5741 Crowder Blvd., Suite A3, (504) 244-0021; www.mamommashouse.com Waffle sandwiches are filled with eggs, cheese and sausage. Grilled fish is served with herbed rice and sauteed green beans. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Magasin Vietnamese Cafe

4201 Magazine St., (504) 896-7611; www.magasincafe.com Grilled salmon tops brown rice vermicelli served with vegan sauce, vegetables, cucumber, mint and edamame. The Vietnamese crepe contains pork, bean sprouts and onions and is topped with grilled shrimp. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 Daily specials include an eggplant Parmesan po-boy with provolone cheese and red gravy. The roast beef poboy is topped with gravy and Swiss cheese on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ PAGE 69

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Mahony’s Po-Boy Shop

3454 Magazine St., (504) 899-3374; www.mahonyspoboys.com The slow-roasted lamb po-boy is dressed with arugula, lemon mayonnaise and tomato and feta salad. Abita beerbraised short ribs fill a po-boy dressed with fried onion rings, garlic mayonnaise, arugula and tomato. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mais Arepas

1200 Carondelet St., (504) 523-6247; www.facebook.com/ maisarepas Arepa carnicera is a flatbread sandwich filled with skirt steak, red beans, avocado and plantains. Ajiaco is an Andean potato soup with shredded chicken, corn, guascas and media crema, served

with rice, capers and avocado. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Mandina’s Restaurant

3800 Canal St., (504) 482-9179; Azalea Shopping Center, 4240 Highway 22, Mandeville, (985) 6749883; www.mandinasrestaurant.com Gulf fish amandine — a sauce prepared with lemon, butter and slivered almonds — is served with french fries. Traditional turtle soup is topped with sherry. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Manning’s Eat — Drink — Cheer

519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8072; www.facebook.com/ manningsnola

Cornmeal-battered fried Louisiana shrimp fill a po-boy dressed with ham, pickled okra, five pepper jelly and Crystal hot sauce beurre blanc. Deviled eggs are topped with Louisiana lump crabmeat, smoked paprika and caper dust. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mano’s Po-Boys

6943 Saints Drive, Metairie, (504) 734-0922; www.manospoboys.com Mano’s Special po-boy features Cajun-seasoned turkey breast, Chisesi ham, roast beef and Swiss and American cheeses on Leidenheimer French bread and is served hot. The grilled shrimp po-boy is dressed with remoulade and served atop fried green tomatoes on Leidenheimer French

bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $

Marcello’s Restaurant & Wine Bar

715 St. Charles Ave., (504) 581-6333; 4860 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 301-3848; www.marcelloscafe.com Braised pork cheeks are served with mushrooms, Marsala, veal demi-glace and Parmesan polenta. The Palermo features veal, chicken or eggplant scaloppine, tomatoes, mushrooms, capers and lemon butter over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Mardi Gras Zone 2706 Royal St., (504) 947-8787;

www.mardigraszone.com Fried chicken is served with a choice of side item. Pepperoni pizza includes ricotta, basil and fresh tomatoes on a hand-tossed crust baked in a wood-burning oven. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Mariza

2900 Chartres St., (504) 598-5700; www.marizaneworleans.com House-made burrata comes on top of crustini with basil pesto, sprouts, shoots and tomatoes. The whole fish of the day is served over fennel salad with lemon vinaigrette. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing

2035 Metairie Road, Metairie,

(504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com Life on the Mississippi pizza includes pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers, black olives, jalapenos and anchovies. The BLT pie features bacon, tomato and arugula, and chicken is an optional addition. Reservations accepted for larger parties. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Market Cafe

1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com Gumbo features andouille, shrimp, crabmeat and Cajun seasonings. The muffuletta includes mortadella, salami, ham, provolone and Swiss cheeses and olive salad on a toasted Italian roll. Reservations acceptPAGE 71

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ed for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Martin Wine Cellar

714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 8967350; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 894-7444; www.martinwine.com The European salad includes baby arugula, prosciutto, dried cranberries, toasted pine nuts, shaved Parmesan and sherry vinaigrette. The Californian includes oven-roasted turkey, Havarti cheese, avocado, sprouts, cucumber, tomato, Creole mustard and mayonnaise on wheat bread or pita. No reservations. Lunch daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $

Mat & Naddie’s

937 Leonidas St., (504) 861-9600; www.matandnaddies.com Grilled root vegetable salad includes arugula, parsnip, beet and celeriac, shaved manchego and sherry vinaigrette. Fried catfish is served with green curry, fingerling potatoes, carrots and pickled fennel. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Mayas

2027 Magazine St., (504) 309-3401; www.mayasrestaurantnola.com Tamal Criollo is a Cuban-style sweet corn tamale topped with roasted pork or sauteed mushrooms and pickled onions. Arroz mariscado features grilled mahi mahi, tempura lobster and shrimp over saffron rice with scallops, shrimp, calamari, Spanish chorizo and crabmeat. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

McAlister’s Deli

Citywide; www.mcalistersdeli.com The club sandwich features smoked turkey, Black Forest ham, bacon, sharp cheddar and Swiss cheeses, lettuce, tomato, honey mustard and mayonnaise on wheat bread. Savannah chopped salad includes grilled chicken breast, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola, honey-roasted almonds, tomatoes, cucumbers and sherry-shallot vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Meauxbar

942 N. Rampart St., (504) 569-9979; www.meauxbar.com Yakamein features beef broth, wonton noodles, a soft-boiled egg and a meat such as chicken thigh, house-cured bacon or shrimp and Sambal chili paste. French onion grilled cheese features braised beef and onions with melted Gruyere on brioche and is served with salad. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Melba’s Old School Po-Boys

1525 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 267-7765; www.eatatmelbas.com The chicken wing platter comes with two sides. Shrimp poboys are dressed with shredded lettuce and pickles. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $

Melius Bar & Grill

1701 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 828-9446; www.meliusbarbucktown.com The Lafourche burger is an 8-ounce sirloin patty mixed with Sriracha, garlic and green onion. The Melius melt is a grilled chicken breast topped

with melted Swiss and American cheeses and grilled onions on Texas toast. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mellow Mushroom

1645 Highway 190, Covington, (985) 3275407; 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 644-4155; 8227 Oak St., (504) 345-8229; www.mellowmushroom.com Kosmic Karma pizza features tomato sauce, feta and mozzarella cheeses, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Roma tomatoes and pesto. The House pie is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, ham, applewood-smoked bacon, mushrooms, black olives, Roma tomatoes, green peppers and onions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Melt

2549 Banks St., (504) 401-4341; www.melt-nola.com The Melt is a grilled cheese sandwich featuring cheddar, Havarti and Monterey Jack on sourdough bread. The Patches special includes housemade pastrami, white cheddar and Gruyere cheese, horseradish, sauerkraut and Creole mustard on marbled rye bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

The Melting Pot

1820 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-3225; www.meltingpot.com/ new-orleans Spinach and artichoke fondue is fontina and butterkase cheeses melted with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts and garlic. The French Quarter includes filet mignon, chicken breast, Cajun-sea-

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MeMe’s Bar & Grille

712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 644-4992; www.memesbarandgrille.com Barbecue shrimp are served over stoneground grits. Filet mignon is served with MeMe’s steak sauce and a side item. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Mena’s Palace

200 Chartres St., (504) 525-0217; www.menaspalace.com Baked chicken is served with dirty rice and beet salad. The muffuletta features house-made olive salad and is served warm on French bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Messina’s Runway Cafe

6001 Stars & Stripes Blvd., Suite 126, (504) 241-5300; www.messinasterminal.com The breakfast menu includes boudin patties topped with fried eggs and hollandaise, served with potatoes. Jimmy Wedell pasta features shrimp, crabmeat and crawfish in basil cream sauce over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Mid City Pizza

4400 Banks St., (504) 483-8609; www.midcitypizza.com The meatball sandwich features house-made meatballs, marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan and fresh basil on Amoroso Italian bread. The Herbivore pie includes seven choices of vegetables. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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platter for two includes butterflied shrimp, Gulf oysters, Des Allemands catfish, stuffed crab, onion rings and either jambalaya, steak fries or potato salad. Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic, butter and Parmesan and served with toasted French bread. No reservations. New Orleans: lunch and dinner daily. Metairie: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Middendorf’s

Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant

440 S. St. Patrick St., (504) 483-2517; www.midcityyachtclub.com Stir-fried shrimp and vegetables is served with white rice. The ahi tuna melt is seared ahi tuna topped with American cheese and wasabi aioli on a soft bun. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ 30160 Highway 51 S., Akers, (985) 386-6666; www.middendorfsrestaurant.com Thin-sliced, cornmeal-crusted fried catfish is served with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. Barbecued oysters are served on the half shell. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Midway Pizza

4725 Freret St., (504) 322-2815; www.midwaypizzanola.com Top Shelf margherita pizza features an olive oil-brushed thin crust, mozzarella, grape tomatoes, garlic, basil and shaved Parmesan. Uptown Meatdown pizza includes pepperoni, Italian sausage, house-made meatballs, Chisesi ham and applewood-smoked bacon. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mike Serio’s Po-Boys & Deli

133 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-2668 Slow-cooked roast beef is served dressed on Binder’s French bread. The muffuletta features ham, Genoa salami, mortadella, Swiss and provolone cheeses and house-made olive salad. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881;

A SHRIMP PO-BOY IS DRESSED WITH LETTUCE AT Domilise’s Po-boys & Bar.

www.mikimotosushi.com The Bayou roll combines seaweed salad and cucumber in seaweed paper topped with tuna tataki, red snapper and chili ponzu sauce. Baked yellowtail neck is served with soy tempura sauce and lemon wedges. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Milano Pizzeria

3002 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 780-7500; www.ordermilanosmetairie.com Artichoke pizza is topped with garlic sauce, mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomatoes, mozzarella and feta cheeses. Grilled chicken breast tops a salad of lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella and honey-mustard dressing. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Milk Bar

710 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-3310 The Thai chili roasted lamb sandwich is dressed with mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, Thai sweet chili sauce and sour cream. Roasted sweet potato and blue cheese salad includes baby spinach, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, basil and balsamic dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mimi’s in the Marigny 2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868; www.mimismarigny.com Saffron poached scallops are served with pea shoots. Fresh pear halves are poached and then grilled. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Mint

5100 Freret St.,

(504) 218-5534; www.mintmodernbistro.com Mint combo pho includes brisket, New York strip steak, meatballs, rice noodles, cilantro, onion, basil, lime and bean sprouts. Beef stew includes carrots and potatoes and is served with French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $

Mr. B’s Bistro

201 Royal St., (504) 523-2078; www.mrbsbistro.com Barbecue Gulf shrimp are served shellson with butter and Worcestershire sauce and French bread for dipping. Gumbo Ya Ya is a country-style gumbo with chicken and sausage. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House

512 Bienville St., (504) 309-4848; 3117 21st St., Metairie, (504) 8336310; www.mredsrestaurants.com The Fish House seafood

910 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite A, Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www.austinsno.com Crabmeat- and shrimpstuffed mirliton is served with candied yams. The fried chicken plate includes a chicken breast, a wing, a leg, a thigh, salad and fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Oyster House

1327 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-0169; www.mredsrestaurants.com The Fish House seafood platter for two includes butterflied shrimp, Gulf oysters, Des Allemands catfish, stuffed crab, onion rings and either jambalaya, steak fries or potato salad. Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic, butter and Parmesan and served with toasted French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mr. John’s Steakhouse

2111 St. Charles Ave., (504) 679-7697; www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com Seared New York strip steak is served on a hot plate with sizzling melted butter. Fried green tomatoes are topped with crabmeat and remoulade. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Mr. Poor Boy Restaurant

10202 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-1170 Gumbo is served with garlic or regular potato salad. The roast beef po-boy features slowcooked roast beef dressed to order on Leidenheimer French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steak House

1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.miyakonola.com The Po-Boy roll features shrimp tempura, soft-shell crab tempura, spicy Cajun crawfish, lettuce and avocado wrapped with soy paper and topped with eel sauce and spicy mayo. The Louisiana roll combines fried spicy crawfish, cucumber, avocado and jalapeno topped with snow crab, boiled shrimp, spicy mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mizado Cocina

5080 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 885-5555; www.mizadococina.com Carne asada con huevos features grass-fed beef that’s braised with beer served with fried eggs, pork belly potatoes and cilantro. Shrimp ceviche is mixed with tomato, grapefruit, cucumber, avocado, red onion, cilantro and lime. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Mo’s Pizza

1112 Ave. H, Westwego, (504) 341-9650; www.mospizzanola.com Muffuletta pizza is topped with olive oil spread, mortadella, Genoa salami, ham and olive salad. Lasagne

is filled with cheese and house-made meat sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Mojo Coffeehouse

1500 Magazine St., (504) 525-2244; www.facebook.com/ mojo.on.magazine; 4700 Freret St., (504) 875-2243; www.facebook.com/mojofreret Ham, apple and brie fill a sandwich dressed with Creole mustard on sourdough or seven-grain bread. Housemade tuna salad is served either on bread or a wrap dressed with banana peppers, lettuce and onion. It is served with potato chips. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Mona Lisa

1212 Royal St., (504) 522-6746 Mardi Gras pasta features shrimp and spicy red cream sauce over linguine. Paneed veal is seasoned with Italian herbs and served with linguine Alfredo. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner Wed.Mon. Credit cards. $$

Mona’s Cafe

504 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-4115; 1120 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-8175; 3901 Banks St., (504) 4827743; 4126 Magazine St., (504) 894-9800; www.monascafeanddeli.com Gyro plates come with tahini, hummus, salad and pita. Za’atar bread is a small flatbread topped with olive oil, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Mondo

900 Harrison Ave., (504) 224-2633; www.mondoneworleans.com Prince Edward Island mussels are steamed with house-made Italian sausage, grape tomatoes and white wine

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1814 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 9, Mandeville, (985) 626-9183 Grilled shrimp are served over rotini in garlic butter sauce. House-cooked roast beef fills the Monster po-boy. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MoPho

514 City Park Ave., (504) 482-6845; www.mophonola.com Pork pho consists of pork belly and a poached egg in smoked pork hock broth. Fried P&J oysters are served with mayonnaise, pickled blue cheese and radishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Morning Call

3325 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8854068; City Park, Timken Center, 56 Dreyfous Drive, (504) 300-1157; www.morningcallcoffeestand.com Signature beignets are hand-rolled and served with powdered sugar. The limited menu includes jambalaya. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $

Morton’s The Steakhouse

The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., (504) 566-0221; www.mortons.com/ neworleans Chicken Christopher is served with garlic beurre blanc. Prime bone-in rib-eye is cooked Chicago-style — charred on the outside and rare in the middle. Reservations recommended. Dinner

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Mosca’s Restaurant

4607 Dryades St.

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4137 Highway 90 W., Westwego, (504) 4368950; www.moscasrestaurant.com Baked oysters Mosca features Louisiana oysters covered with Italian seasonings and breadcrumbs. Shrimp Mosca includes a dozen shrimp sauteed with Italian seasonings and white wine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$

Mother’s Restaurant

719 Royal Street 504-522-9222

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401 Poydras St., (504) 523-9656; www.mothersrestaurant.net The Ferdi po-boy is loaded with roast beef debris, baked ham, shredded cabbage, pickles, mayonnaise and yellow and Creole mustards. Jerry’s jambalaya is made with chicken, sausage, vegetables, tomatoes, herbs and rice. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant

201 Julia St., (504) 522-1492; www.mulates.com Catfish Mulate’s is grilled catfish topped with crawfish etouffee and served with jambalaya, coleslaw and a twice-baked potato. Catfish Cecilia features a grilled catfish fillet stuffed with crabmeat dressing and served with jambalaya, coleslaw and a twicebaked potato. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Muriel’s Jackson Square

801 Chartres St., (504) 568-1885; www.muriels.com Escargot Orleans is served in a volau-vent with fennel, oyster mushrooms, apple-smoked bacon, leeks and garlic butter. Sauteed salmon is

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served with field pea succotash and tobacco onion rings. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

N N’tini’s

2891 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 6265566; www.ntinis.com Bohemian flatbread includes chicken, roasted garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, avocado, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Grilled salmon Seville is served over eggplant and toasted almond ratatouille with sweet soy glaze. Reservations recommended. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.- Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Nacho Mama’s Mexican Grill

Elmwood Shopping Center, 1000 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite 1016, Harahan, (504) 736-1188; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com The Mexicali shrimp wrap combines adobo lime jumbo shrimp, mixed greens, cheddar Jack, red onion, avocado and ranch dressing in a spinach tortilla. The Big Jerk is a burrito filled with shredded chicken, jerk sauce, black beans, spinach, tomatoes and red onions. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Naked Pizza

6307 S. Miro St., (504) 865-0244; www.nakedpizza.biz The Omnivore pizza is made with red sauce, pepperoni, hamburger, ham, bell pepper, button mushrooms and black olives. Spinach and goat cheese salad features corn, almonds and dried cranberries. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-

night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Namese

4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 483-8899; www.namese.net Julienned papaya salad is tossed with grilled shrimp, pork and house dressing. Shrimp spring rolls include vermicelli, cilantro, mint, cucumber and bean sprouts with peanut sauce on the side. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Napoleon House

500 Chartres St., (504) 524-9752; www.napoleonhouse.com Red beans and rice comes with smoked sausage. The muffuletta salad features romaine lettuce, Genoa salami, mortadella, red peppers, artichoke hearts, provolone, Roma tomatoes and Italian olive salad. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

New Orleans Creole Cookery

508 Toulouse St., (504) 524-9632; www.neworleanscreolecookery.com Pan-seared snapper Pontchartrain is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and hollandaise and served with green beans and garlic roasted potatoes. Duck Lafitte is duck breast topped with raspberry compote served with Creole risotto and grilled asparagus. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Co.

Citywide; www.nohsc.com The Shrimpzilla po-boy has fried shrimp, roast beef debris gravy, Swiss cheese, shredded cabbage and Creole mustard sauce

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and is served with garlic-herb fries. Some locations serve chocolate beignets by New Orleans Coffee and Beignet Company. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

New York Pizza

4418 Magazine St., (504) 891-2376 The Big Apple pizza is topped with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, olives, onions, green bell peppers and Italian sausage. The Queens pizza features an olive oil-brushed crust topped with artichokes, spinach, mushrooms, mozzarella and feta. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Neyowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creole Cafe

3340 Bienville St.,

(504) 827-5474 The 10-ounce rib-eye comes with parsley potatoes and vegetables. Pasta Bienville is grilled chicken with cream sauce over penne pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

2130 Magazine St., (504) 309-1872 Doro wot is a traditional Ethiopian stew of chicken cooked in red pepper sauce with spiced butter. Lamb tibs features sauteed marinated lamb with jalapeno, onions, garlic, tomatoes, rosemary and spices. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Thu.Tue. Credit cards. $$

Nine Roses

620 Conti St., (504) 324-9450; 1100 Stephens St., Gretna,

(504) 366-7665; www.ninerosesrestaurant.com Chicken coleslaw salad combines cabbage, carrots, Thai basil, roasted onions, prawn crackers and fish sauce vinaigrette. Char-grilled pork tops a vermicelli bowl with lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts, mint, peanuts and fish sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.Tue. Credit cards. $$

Nirvana Indian Cuisine

4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797; www.insidenirvana.com Vegetarian paneer is served with baby corn and mushrooms. The Nirvana special features butter chicken, a lamb kebab and Manchurian shrimp. Reservations accepted.

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762 Harrison Ave., (504) 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com The Organic Argonne turkey sandwich features organic avocado, tomatoes, sprouts and Havarti cheese on sprouted grain rye bread with an organic pickle on the side. Stuffed avocado salad features half an avocado filled with chicken, tuna or egg salad over romaine lettuce with a choice of dressing. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

NOLA Grind

2633 Napoleon Ave., (504) 325-2447; www.facebook.com/ nolagrind Red beans and rice features smoked sausage and a biscuit. Catfish is oven-fried, topped with etouffee and served with salad and French bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

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534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/ nola-restaurant Pork cheek boudin balls are served with tomato-bacon jam and Creole mustard aioli. Miss Hay’s stuffed chicken wings are deboned and filled with ground pork and chopped shrimp and served with garlic-hoisin sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria

504.241.5300 6001 STARS AND STRIPES BLVD. NEW ORLEANS, LAKEFRONT AIRPORT WWW.MESSINASTERMINAL.COM

3125 Esplanade Ave., (504) 948-1717; www.nonnamia.net Slices of eggplant are breaded and topped with mozzarella and Parmesan in basil marinara. Lobster ravioli is served with vodka-tomato cream sauce.

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Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Nonna Randazzo’s Italian Bakery

925 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 684-0090; 2033 N. Highway 190, Suite F, Covington, (985) 893-1488; 22022 Marshall Road, Mandeville, (985) 898-2444; www.nonnarandazzo.com The Caprese panino features mozzarella, basil, tomatoes and garlic-infused olive oil. Hummus Siciliano includes Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, roasted red peppers and garlic-infused olive oil. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Noodle & Pie

741 State St., (504) 252-9431; www.noodleandpie.com Okonomiyaki fries are made with seaweed, bonito flakes, garlic mayonnaise and Bulldog sauce. Korean sesame fried chicken features house-made kimchi and black bean chili glaze. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Nor-Joe Import Company

505 Frisco Ave., Metairie, (504) 8339240; www.facebook. com/norjoeimport The muffuletta features Italian meats, cheeses and olive salad on Sicilian sesame bread. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Nuvolari’s

246 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5619; www.nuvolaris.com Genoa Gulf shrimp features shrimp tossed with penne pasta, sundried tomatoes and candied pecans in basil pesto cream sauce.

Fried oyster carbonara features orecchiette pasta, pancetta, asparagus, garlic, shallots and Romano cheese sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$$

O O’Brien’s Grille

2020 Belle Chasse Highway, Terrytown, (504) 391-7229; www.obriensgrille.com Crawfish boil risotto features crawfish, potatoes, corn, garlic, andouille and onions. Slow-roasted prime rib is served au jus with horseradish. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

O’Henry’s Food & Spirits

632 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9741; 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 461- 9840; www.ohenrys.com Fried crawfish balls are drizzled with Monica cream sauce. Grilled Bourbon Street chicken is topped with hickory, bacon, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Oak

8118 Oak St., (504) 302-1485; www.oaknola.com Grilled flatbread comes with burrata, roasted tomatoes, basil and aged balsamic vinegar. Pork poutine is topped with Hook’s cheddar and pepper jelly. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Oceana Grill

739 Conti St., (504) 525-6002; www.oceanagrill.com Fried or blackened alligator tail bites are served with remou-

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lade. The St. James crepe is filled with shrimp, Louisiana crabmeat, cheese, bell peppers and onions. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Old Rail Brewing Company

639 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 612-1828; www.facebook.com/ oldrailbrewingcompany Irish nachos feature bacon, cheddar, red onions, jalapenos, lime sour cream and tomatoes over house fries. Fried catfish po-boys are dressed with lettuce, housemade pickles, tomatoes, ham, cheese and house sauce on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Olive Branch Cafe

1995 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 348-2008; 5145 General De Gaulle Drive, (504) 393-1107; www.olivebranchcafe.com Hummus is topped with black olives, feta cheese and sundried tomatoes and served with pita. Cajun trio pizza features smoked sausage, chicken, crawfish and zesty sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Opal Basil on the Trace

690 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 778-2529; www.opalbasil.com Queso fondue features Louisiana shrimp, crab, roasted poblano peppers and spinach crisps. Beef fajitas come with chopped romaine lettuce, caramelized onions and ancho chili ranch. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Sat. Cash only. $$

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro

720 Orleans St., (504) 5231930; www.orleansgrapevine.com Black mussels steamed in saffron tomato broth are served with jumbo lump crabmeat, applewood-smoked bacon and basil aioli. Crab cakes are served with chipotle peppers, wilted spinach and caramelized oranges topped with house remoulade. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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www.oscarsoldmetairie.com Meatballs and red gravy are served on a choice of bread and come with chips. The Oscalotta sandwich combines meats, mozzarella and olive salad on hot French bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Oxalis

3162 Dauphine St., (504) 267-4776; www.oxalisbywater.com Mussels are prepared with coconut milk, lemon grass, togarashi spice and lime and served with baguette. Roasted bone marrow is served with bacon jam, shallots and mustard. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

P P&G Restaurant & Bar

345 Baronne St., (504) 525-9678 Salisbury steak comes with creamed potatoes and vegetables. The bacon omelet comes with two choices of grits, hash browns, toast or biscuit. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

PJ’s Coffee

Citywide; www.pjscoffee.com Granitas are slushy frozen coffee drinks

6078 Laurel St., (504) 895-9441; www.patoisnola.com Smoked Gulf fish is served with hoe cakes, caviar, creme fraiche and Poirier’s cane syrup. Seared scallops are served with Israeli couscous, summer squash, sweet corn and ramp butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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428 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 4005663; www.oxlot9.com Fried frog legs come with hot sauce butter, buttermilk dressing and pickled celery. Grilled Colorado lamb is served with Moroccan spiced lentils, harissa curry and mint and pine nut gremolata. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Patois

available with chocolate or caramel. Chai Velvet Ice is a blended frozen drink topped with whipped cream. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Palace Cafe

605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com Andouille-crusted Gulf fish is served with seasonal vegetables, Crystal beurre blanc and chive aioli. Crabmeat cheesecake has a pecan crust and is topped with Creole meuniere and sauteed mushrooms. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Paladar 511

511 Marigny St., (504) 509-6782; www.paladar511.com Ensalata tre colori combines lemon, anchovy, Parmesan and olio verde. Braised rabbit is served au jus with sweet potato gnocchi and fried Brussels sprouts. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Mon.,

brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Palm Court Jazz Cafe

1204 Decatur St., (504) 525-0200; www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com Grilled red snapper is topped with shrimp in coconut curry sauce and served with new potatoes and vegetables. Pork Maconnais is a 14-ounce chop served with white wine reduction, parsley mashed potatoes and vegetables. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Palmettos on the Bayou

1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 6430050; www.palmettosrestaurant.com The Palmettos Reuben features house-made corned beef brined in Steen’s cane syrup and dark porter beer. It’s dressed with collard kraut, Thousand Island dressing and Havarti cheese and served on grilled marbled rye. Catch Pontchartrain is

a pan-fried fillet of fish served with crabmeat, fingerling potatoes, bacon, haricots verts and artichoke hearts. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Ave., (504) 482-3047; www.parkwaypoorboys.com The Surf-and-Turf poboy tops fried shrimp with roast beef gravy. The Parkway Caprese features sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

Parran’s Po-Boys & Restaurant

3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-3416; 2321 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 3056422; www.parranspoboys.com The seafood muffuletta includes fried shrimp, catfish and oysters and

is dressed with Cajun mayonnaise. Housecooked roast beef fills a po-boy on French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Parrot Pete’s

Fountain Park Centre, 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 3629780; www.parrotpetes.com The Dirty burger includes sauteed onions and mushrooms, pepper Jack cheese and ranch dressing. The BLT contains bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on white or wheat bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Pascal’s Manale

1838 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-4877; www.pascalsmanale.com Signature New Orleans barbecue shrimp features head-on Gulf shrimp in tangy, buttery sauce served with French bread. The combination pan roast includes oysters, shrimp, crabmeat and herbs.

800 Magazine St., (504) 522-1744; www.pecherestaurant.com Whole redfish is grilled over an open flame and served with salsa verde. Spicy ground shrimp is served with noodles. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Pelican Cafe

3901 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 5104367; www.pelicancafenola.com The Fungi burger is topped with mushroom cream sauce, grilled onions, tomatoes, lettuce and Swiss cheese. Pelican’s Roost salad features boiled shrimp in crab boil mayonnaise over romaine lettuce with warm smoked sausage croutons. No reservations. Breakfast Thu.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Pelican Club

312 Exchange Place, (504) 523-1504; www.pelicanclub.com Rosemary pesto-crusted rack of lamb is served with truffled mashed potatoes, baby vegetables and mintport demi-glace. Crispy whole flounder is served with sea scallops, jumbo shrimp, citrus chili sauce, jasmine rice and baby vegetables. Reservations acceptPAGE 81

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vations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

8123 Hampson St., (504) 865-0336; www.pepperoniscafe.com The Uptowner breakfast special features three eggs, potatoes, bacon and toast. Crawfish pasta includes crabmeat, crawfish, mushrooms and onions in lemon-dill cream sauce atop fettuccine and is served with breadsticks and marinara. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Phil’s Grill

Pere Antoine Restaurant & Bar

3814 Magazine St., (504) 644-4228; www.phocamly.com Bun ho hue is spicy beef soup topped with brisket and served with cilantro, onions, bean sprouts, basil, lime and jalapenos. Lemon grass chicken fills a banh mi dressed with cucumber, carrot, jalapeno, cilantro and butter. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

741 Royal St., (504) 581-4478; www.pereantoine.com Crawfish and crab cake Pontchartrain features pasta topped with crawfish, crab cakes and lemon-butter sauce. The fried shrimp and oyster platter comes with coleslaw and fries. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Perry’s Sports Bar & Grill

5252 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 456-9234 The house burger is a 10-ounce beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. For a lunch special, a grilled or fried pork chop is served with green beans or fries. No reservations. Breakfast Fri.-Sat., lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Petite Amelie

900 Royal St., (504) 412-8065; www.cafeamelie.com/ petite-amelie.html The meatloaf sandwich features Two Run Farm lamb, cucumber-tomato salad and tzatziki on a brioche bun. The Monte Cristo waffle panino melt is made with local ham, turkey, Swiss and seasonal jam. No reser-

1640 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-1705; 3020 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 324-9080; www.phils-grill.com The build-a-burger menu offers choices of patty, bun, cheeses and a wide array of toppings. House-made cheeseburger soup includes ground Angus beef and is topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pho Cam Ly

Pho Hoa Restaurant

1308 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 3022094; www.dinevietnamese.com The char-grilled lemon grass pork sandwich is dressed with pickled carrots, daikon, cucumbers, jalapenos and cilantro and is served on French bread. Beef noodle soup includes slowcooked beef, carrots and rice noodles. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Pho NOLA

3320 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 941-7690; www.pho-nola.com Bun bo hue is spicy hue-style beef noodle soup with brisket, pork, Vietnamese ham and tendon. Vietnamese cabbage salad features chicken, shrimp or pork over shredded purple and white cabbage with pickled carrots, daikon

radish, cilantro, roasted peanuts and fried shallots in sweet chili vinaigrette and is served with shrimp chips. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $

combo plate includes a choice of two: catfish, oysters or shrimp. Fried crab claws are served with Mississippi mayonnaise. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Pho Orchid

Pier 424 Seafood Market

1401 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 301-3368; 2135 St. Charles Ave., (504) 609-3710; 3117 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 457-4188; www.pho-orchid.com Eye-round steak tops pho served with fresh basil, sprouts and lime. Bo ne is Vietnamese steak and eggs served with a baguette, butter, pate and salad. Reservations accepted at Houma Boulevard location only. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Phoenicia Restaurant

4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite C, Metairie, (504) 889-9950; www.phoenicianola.com The lunchtime gyro platter features thinly sliced beef and lamb gyro, tahini sauce, rice and hummus. Rotisserie chicken is served with garlic sauce and choices of hummus, rice, fries, sauteed vegetables or salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pie, Pizza & Pastas

814 S. Peters St., (504) 528-2743 Swamp Thing pizza features Cajun tomato sauce, alligator and duck sausages and sweet onions. Shrimp Isabella features Gulf shrimp, red and green bell peppers, red onions and fettuccine. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Pier 4 Bar & Grille

Boomtown Casino New Orleans, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, (504) 366-7711; www.boomtownneworleans.com/ dining/pier-4 The fried seafood

424 Bourbon St., (504) 309-1574; www.pier424seafoodmarket.com Char-broiled oysters are topped with butter, herbs and Parmesan. The blackened fish of the day is served with vegetables and chicken and andouille jambalaya. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$

Pierre Maspero’s

440 Chartres St., (504) 524-8990; www.originalpierremasperos.com The Crescent City sampler features small bowls of jambalaya, crawfish etouffee and chicken and andouille gumbo. Fried shrimp po-boys are dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and Tabasco mayonnaise. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Fri.-Mon., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pinkberry

Citywide; www.pinkberry.com Frozen yogurt flavors include coconut milk dark chocolate. Strawberry-banana smoothies are blended with Greek yogurt. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Pirogues

2565 Bayou Road, (504) 948-6349; www.piroguesnola.com Empanadas are stuffed with crawfish, smoked pork and cheddar. The portobello panino is dressed with melted brie, caramelized onions, arugula and basil mayonnaise on rosemary ciabatta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon.

late-night Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Pita Pit

5800 Magazine St., (504) 899-4141; www.pitapitnola.com The jerk chicken pita wrap features chicken marinated with Caribbean spices, onions, bell peppers and pineapple. The gyro sandwich includes lamb, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onions, feta and tzatziki. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Pizza Delicious

617 Piety St., (504) 676-8482; www.pizzadelicious.com Margherita pizza is topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, basil and a drizzle of garlic- and thyme-infused olive oil. Bucatini carbonara is tossed with pancetta, peas, an egg and Parmesan. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $

Pizza Domenica

Pizza NOLA

141 W. Harrison Ave., Suite A, (504) 872-0731; www.pizzanola.com The Fleur de Lis pizza has a garlic and olive oil base and is topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, bacon and blue cheese. The California club sandwich combines house-roasted turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise on house-baked bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast Fri.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

The Poboy Company

1817 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 7782460; 1680 Highway 59, Mandeville, (985) 951-2020; www.facebook.com/ poboyco The Surf & Turf po-boy includes roast beef debris and fried Gulf shrimp. The fried oyster po-boy is dressed with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes and ketchup. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

4933 Magazine St., (504) 301-4978; www.pizzadomenica.com Smoked chicken wings are served with Calabrian chili peppers, celery and Gorgonzola vinaigrette. Smoked chicken pizza includes basil pesto, black pepper ricotta, broccoli and arugula. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Poppa’s Poor Boys

Pizza Florence

838 Esplanade Ave., (504) 523-0120; www.portofcallnola.com The ground chuck cheeseburger is topped with grated cheddar and served with a baked potato. The 14-ounce rib-eye is served with a potato, salad and bread. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-7888; www.pizzaflorence.net Shrimp pizza includes garlic sauce, mozzarella, roasted garlic, red onions and diced tomatoes. Fettucine Alfredo comes with garlic bread, salad and a choice of chicken or shrimp. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

720 Claiborne Drive, Jefferson, (504) 832-8114 House-made, garlic-stuffed roast beef fills a po-boy on Gendusa French bread. Homestyle spaghetti and meatballs is a house Italian special. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Port of Call

Porter & Luke’s

1517 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 875-

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4555; www.porterandlukes.com Battered and fried local soft-shell crab is served over angel hair pasta with crawfish and shrimp cream sauce. A trio of mini iceberg wedge salads features remoulade and boiled shrimp, local blue crab ravigote and house blue cheese dressing, tomatoes and fried Louisiana oysters. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thu.Tue. Credit cards. $$

The Praline Connection

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542 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-3934; www.pralineconnection.com Fried shrimp top a salad with chopped tomatoes and a choice of dressing. Crawfish etouffee features crawfish tails smothered in tomato gravy over rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Press Street Station 5 Press St., (504) 249-5622; www.pressstreetstation.com The Garden frittata

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combines eggs, cheese and vegetables and is served with breakfast potatoes and field greens. Mussels are served in New Orleans-style barbecue broth and comes with house-cut fries. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat-.Sun. Credit cards. $

Primitivo

1800 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 8811775; www.primitivonola.com Beef coulette is smoked for five hours and served with pimiento cheese grits and scallion jus. Braised pork cheeks, smoked pork butt and house-made ricotta cheese dumplings are served with carbonara sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Puccinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee

Citywide; www.lovepuccinos.com Eggs Puccino is an English muffin filled with ham, egg and cheese. House-made chicken salad tops a salad of romaine lettuce, cherry

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tomatoes, Parmesan and citrus-basil vinaigrette. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Purloo

Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 324-6020; www.nolapurloo.com The Southern board includes pimiento cheese, smoked lamb, green tomato chutney, deviled eggs meuniere, fried pickles and boiled peanuts. Burgoo stew combines Kentucky lamb, oxtail and speckled butter beans, collard greens and buttermilk cornbread with sorghum butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Pyramids Cafe

3149 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602; www.pyramidscafeonline.com Lamb chops are marinated in olive oil, herbs and spices, grilled and served with hummus, salad and pita. The combination plate includes shawarma, gyro, hummus, salad and pita bread.

Q Quarter Master Deli 1100 Bourbon St., (504) 529-1416; www.quartermasterdeli.net The club sandwich features turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato. Barbecued pork ribs are served with baked beans and potato salad. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $

Quarter View Restaurant

613 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 887-3456; www.quarterview.net Captain Sam’s seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters, catfish, a stuffed crab and a side item. Deep-fried trout is stuffed with house-made crabmeat dressing, topped with crawfish cream sauce and served with a side. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Queen & Crescent Hotel Bar

Queen & Crescent Hotel, 344 Camp St., (504) 587-9700; www.qandc.com/bar The Q&C Burger is dressed with pimiento cheese and onion jam and served on a brioche bun. Shrooms pizza is topped with wild mushrooms, burrata, arugula and truffle oil. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Qwik Chek Deli & Catering

2018 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 456-6362; www.qwikchekdeliandcatering.com House-cooked roast beef fills a po-boy

dressed with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and gravy on French bread. For a daily special, house-made meatballs and spaghetti are served with red gravy and Italian green beans. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

R R&O’s Restaurant

216 Metairie Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 831-1248 The roast beef po-boy is dressed with cheese and brown or red gravy on a toasted sesame loaf. Seafood gumbo is made with shrimp, crawfish, crabs and oysters. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Radosta’s Restaurant & Deli

249 Aris Ave., Metairie, (504) 831-1537 Don’s special sandwich features house-made Italian sausage dressed with olive salad and melted provolone. House-cooked roast beef is served in a po-boy dressed with gravy, lettuce and tomatoes. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Citywide; www.raisingcanes.com The Box combo includes four fried chicken tenders, tangy Cane’s sauce, french fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and a drink. The sandwich combo features three chicken fingers on a Kaiser roll dressed with Cane’s sauce and lettuce, plus fries and a drink. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Ralph’s On The Park 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000;

www.ralphsonthepark.com Tuna two ways features tuna tartare, pepper-seared tuna, avocado, sweet chilies and wasabi creme fraiche. Brown butter-glazed redfish is served with almond butter, green beans, lemon gelee and almond wafer. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Rare Form

437 Esplanade Ave., (504) 309-5628; www.facebook.com/ mojitosnola Vegan gumbo features a traditional roux with seasonal vegetables. Pan-seared duck breast is served with green apple hash and bordelaise. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Raw Republic

4528 Magazine St., (504) 324-8234; www.rawrepublicjuice.com The root vegetable blend features beet, cucumber, carrot, lemon and apple. The one-day cleanse box includes one tonic, one smoothie, two coldpressed juices and one nut milk. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Rebellion Bar & Urban Kitchen

748 Camp St., (504) 298-7317; www.facebook.com/ nolarbk Rebellion ramen features braised pork belly, mushrooms, eggs and menma (fermented bamboo shoots). B-bop is rice with egg and mixed vegatables, and is served in a pot stone bowl. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.Mon., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 85

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Red Dog Diner

3122 Magazine St., (504) 934-3333; www.reddogdiner.com Parmesan-crusted chicken is served over macaroni and cheese with glazed carrots. Crab and corn fritters are served with garlic-chive butter. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Red Fish Grill

115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com Barbecue oysters are flash-fried and served with Crystal barbecue sauce and house-made blue cheese dressing. Hickory-grilled redfish is topped with sauteed jumbo lump crabmeat and served with lemon butter sauce and Pontalba potatoes with tasso and wild mushrooms. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Red Gravy

125 Camp St., (504) 561-8844; www.redgravycafe.com Eggs Florentine is an individual casserole made with eggs, ricotta, herbs, baby spinach and mozzarella and served with fruit. Si Si Toscana is a grilled crostini topped with ricotta and housemade jam, and served with salumi, fruit and two eggs. Reservations accepted. Brunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

The Red Maple

1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 3670935; www.theredmaple.com A crabmeat-stuffed mushroom cap is served with lemon beurre blanc. Grilled Gulf fish Pontchartrain is topped with crabmeat and sherry mushroom sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Red’s Chinese

3048 St. Claude Ave., (504) 304-6030; www.redschinese.com “Craw” rangoons are deep-fried wontons filled with Creole cream cheese and crawfish tails and served with honey-ginger sauce and salted jalapenos. Kung pao pastrami features smoked brisket, bell peppers, onions and celery. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Thu.Mon. Credit cards. $$

Reginelli’s Pizzeria

Citywide; www.reginellis.com The Sweet Heat pie features garlic-butter sauce, burrata, barbecued onions, pickled cherry tomatoes, fruit chutney and prosciutto. Strawberry Fields burrata salad includes arugula, Louisiana strawberries, burrata, prosciutto, candied pecans and strawberry-citrus vinaigrette. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Remoulade

309 Bourbon St., (504) 523-0377; www.remoulade.com Barbecue shrimp are shell-on Gulf shrimp baked in peppery butter sauce. Blackened catfish is served with crab boiled potatoes and French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

Rendon Inn’s Dugout Sports Bar & Grill

4301 Eve St., (504) 826-5605; www.facebook.com/ rendoninn Dugout nachos feature nacho cheese, chicken, bacon, tomato, crispy onions and remoulade. Spinach-artichoke dip is served with tortilla chips. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and

late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Restaurant Cypress

4426 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-6885; www.restaurantcypress.com Slow-roasted duck is served with andouille and cornbread dressing and huckleberry glaze. Sesame shrimp is tossed with habanero and sesame sauce and served with vegetable fried rice. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Restaurant des Familles

7163 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point, (504) 689-7834; www.desfamilles.com Alligator-stuffed mushrooms are served with alligator sauce piquante. Redfish Marcel is a lightly battered and fried fillet served with sauteed mushrooms, crabmeat and grilled shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Restaurant R’evolution

777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com Crawfish-stuffed redfish napoleon is served with artichoke and oyster stew and a fried crawfish boulette. Triptych of quail features Southern-fried, boudin-stuffed and absinthe-glazed quail. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Restaurant Rebirth

857 Fulton St., (504) 522-6863; www.restaurantrebirth.com The Tomahawk pork chop is served with sugar cane reduction, bacon-braised hericots verts, brabant potatoes and fried shallots. Fried oysters top angel PAGE 88

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hair pasta with tasso, wild mushrooms and black pepper-Parmesan sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Reuben’s Soup & Sandwich Co.

920 Gravier St., (504) 373-6687; www.reubenssandwich.com The Reuben features house-made pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on rye bread. The muffuletta includes Chisesi ham, mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, Pecorino Romano and olive salad. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Revel Cafe & Bar

133 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-6122; www.facebook.com/ revelcafeandbar The crawfish grilled cheese sandwich features Gouda and pepper Jack cheeses, onions and peppers on house-made bread. The pulled pork sandwich is dressed with coleslaw and pickles and served with fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Revival Bar & Grill

4612 Quincy St., Metairie, (504) 373-6728 The Classic Rock burger features a char-grilled half-pound patty dressed with lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles and served with fries. Hand-cut onion rings are double dipped in batter and fried. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Rib Room

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, 621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7046; www.ribroomneworleans.com Grilled hearts of romaine are topped with shaved Parmesan, orange zest, herb-mar-

inated tomato, red onion, toasted croutons and nicoise olive Caesar dressing. Bouillabaisse features local seafood, andouille, Kalamata olives, cipollini onions, shaved fennel and angel hair pasta. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe

7801 Panola St., (504) 314-1810; www.panolastreetcafe.com Crab cakes Benedict features two poached eggs atop crab cakes with hollandaise and sides such as brabant potatoes, grits or fruit. The Mediterranean omelet is filled with creamed spinach and artichokes, tomato and onion, topped with feta and mozzarella cheeses and served with potatoes or grits. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Riccobono’s Peppermill

3524 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 4552266; www.riccobonospeppermill.com Eggplant Madelaine features pan-fried eggplant medallions topped with stewed Roma tomatoes and Pecorino Romano cheese and is served with spaghetti. Jumbo lump crab cakes are topped with poached eggs and hollandaise and served with potatoes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.Sun. Credit cards. $$

Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar and Restaurant

Chateau LeMoyne Hotel, 301 Dauphine St., (504) 586-0972; www.rfsnola.com Blackened Gulf fish comes with andouille, crawfish and crab jambalaya, bearnaise and grilled lemon. Chicken and waffles features buttermilk-cayenne

fried chicken on a waffle with maple-chipotle syrup and a sunny side up egg. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Ristorante Del Porto

501 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 875-1006; www.delportoristorante.com The antipasti platter includes cured meats, imported cheeses, fresh fruit, roasted garlic, pickled and grilled vegetables and garlic crostini. Creole tomato salad features housemade mozzarella, aged balsamic vinegar and basil. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Ristorante Filippo

1917 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, (504) 835-4008; www.ristorantefilippo.com Oysters oregenate are baked with Romano cheese, breadcrumbs, herbs and garlic. Chicken spiedini is a chicken breast rolled with prosciutto, pomodoro tomatoes, Italian breadcrumbs and pine nuts and served with spaghettini tossed with garlic and olive oil. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Rivershack Gretna

714 First St., Gretna, (504) 325-5530; www.facebook.com/ gretnashack1 Buffalo chicken tenders top a salad of greens, tomatoes, bell peppers, cheese and ranch or blue cheese dressing. The Usual Suspects po-boy features corned beef, pastrami, roast beef and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Rivershack Tavern

3449 River Road, Jefferson, (504) 8344938; www.therivershacktavern.com

Riccobono’s Peppermill SERVES FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB WITH

SPAGHETTI AND SHRIMP REMOULADE WITH FRIED GREEN TOMATOES.

Strawberry-spinach salad with poppy seed dressing can be topped with a grilled chicken breast or a tuna steak. Pecan-crusted trout meuniere is served over smoked Gouda grits. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Rock ’N’ Bowl

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www.rocknbowl.com The house burger features an 8-ounce house-

ground beef patty on a Leidenheimer onion bun and comes with fries. Boudin balls are served with house-made sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Rock-N-Sake

823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com Nachos are topped with tuna dressed with chili-sesame oil, smelt roe, sesame seeds, green onions, Sriracha, house-made ponzu

sauce and wonton chips. The Purple Ninja roll is stuffed with tuna, avocado and cucumbers and topped with snow crab, salmon, tomato, jalapeno, smoked sea salt, ginger-infused soy sauce and pickled purple onions. No reservations. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Rocksy’s

3220 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8897064; www.rocksys.org Blackened pork tenderloin is served with apricot glaze, Creole cheese grits and coleslaw. Crawfish beignets are made with jalapenos, corn and cheddar cheese and served with remoulade. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch

and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Rocky & Carlo’s

613 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, (504) 279-8323 Shrimp po-boys are dressed with lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise. Macaroni and cheese is a signature side item. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Rolls-N-Bowls

605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 3090519; www.rollsnbowlsnola.com The Rockin’ beef plate features char-grilled beef over jasmine rice with a fried egg, lettuce, tomato and mustard sauce. Combination pho includes steak, Vietnamese meatballs, brisket and rice noodles in beef broth, served with a basket of bean sprouts, cilantro, basil, jalapenos and lime. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Roly Poly

1640 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-5065; One Shell Square, 701 Poydras St., Suite 121, (504) 561-9800; www.rolypoly.com The California turkey roll includes bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, plum tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts, scallions, mango chutney and ranch dressing. Walnut and spinach salad features blue cheese, bacon, avocado, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and spicy honey mustard dressing. Delivery available. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Root

200 Julia St., (504) 252-9480; www.rootnola.com Vadouvan-crusted scallops are served with white asparagus confit, roasted parsnips

and white asparagus vichyssoise. Foie gras torchon is prepared with radish conserva, hibiscus shiitake gel, pumpkin seed granola and cured Spanish black radish. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Rosa Mezcal

1814 Magazine St., (504) 304-7063; www.rosamezcalnola.com Vaqueros tacos are filled with bacon-wrapped shrimp, barbecue sauce and fried potatoes. Barbacoa is slow-cooked lamb served with charro beans, onions, cilantro and tortillas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Rotolo’s Pizzeria

Citywide; www.rotolos.com Parma Rosa pasta features blackened shrimp, Italian sausage and penne pasta in creamy tomato sauce. Barbecued chicken pizza tops a hand-tossed crust with barbecue sauce, grilled chicken and red onions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Rouses

Citywide; www.shoprouses.com The Zydeco Fest panino includes blackened chicken salad, lettuce, tomato and spicy aioli. Mediterranean pizza is topped with black olives, artichoke, spinach and feta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Roux on Orleans

Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com/ roux-on-orleans Crab-stuffed chicken breast is topped with spicy Creole sauce

GUIDE 2016 and served with two sides. Strawberry salad includes spring greens, strawberries, candied pecans, Boursin cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Royal House Oyster Bar

441 Royal St., (504) 528-2601; www.royalhouserestaurant.com Sauteed crab claws are served with lemon-butter-garlic sauce and garlic croutons. Char-grilled oysters are topped with oyster-butter glaze and three types of Parmesan and served with garlic croutons. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

The Ruby Slipper

139 S. Cortez St.; 200 Magazine St.; 2001 Burgundy St.; 1005 Canal St.; (504) 5259355; www.therubyslippercafe.net Chicken St. Charles is a chicken breast served atop a buttermilk biscuit with poached eggs and tasso cream sauce. Catfish coubion features fried Mississippi catfish served with sauteed spinach, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, tasso and court-bouillon. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$

Rue 127

127 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 483-1571; www.rue127.com Cornmeal-fried oysters are served with Thai barbecue sauce, basil, coconut milk and pickled carrot salad. Diver scallops come with cauliflower puree, bacon, almonds, capers, shiitake mushrooms and caviar. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Rue de la Course

1140 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-4343;

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Russell’s Marina Grill

8555 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-9980; www.russellsmarinagrill.net Leroy’s eggs are poached and served with andouille and a sage grit cake topped with bechamel. The Texicali omelet has chicken, avocado, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and cheddar cheese and is topped with salsa. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Rusty Pelican

500 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 7780364; www.sippinstation.com The Jacked Up burger is topped with bacon, cheddar and pepper Jack cheeses and chipotle mayonnaise. Panko-crusted crab cakes are served with remoulade. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-3600; Harrah’s Hotel, 525 Fulton St., (504) 587-7099; www.ruthschris.com A 16-ounce rib-eye arrives on a plate with sizzling butter. Chilled jumbo shrimp come with Creole remoulade or New Orleans-style cocktail sauce. Reservations recommended. Veterans Memorial Boulevard: lunch Fri., dinner daily. Fulton Street: lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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1051 Annunciation St., (504) 324-3658; www.sac-a-laitrestaurant.com Drum is served with black lemon honey and sassafras chimichurri. Cast iron-seared snapper court-bouillon is served with lemon parsley rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Saffron NOLA

505 Gretna Blvd., Suite 6, Gretna, (504) 363-2174; www.saffronnola.com Taramind shrimp features sauteed shrimp with onions and tamarind sauce. Grilled lamb chops come with khichdi (a rice and lentil mixture) and rogan josh curry sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Fri. Credit cards. $$

St. Charles Tavern

1433 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-9823 The seafood plate features fried catfish, fried shrimp, a crab cake, french fries and coleslaw. White chocolate bread pudding is available for dessert. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $$

St. James Cheese Company

5004 Prytania St., (504) 899-4737; 641 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 304-1485; www.stjamescheese.com Gruyere cheese and caramelized onions are served on Wild Flour multigrain bread with salad. The Cantal salad includes julienned French ham, sliced apples, walnuts, grated Cantal cheese, mixed greens and Dijon vinaigrette. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

St. Lawrence

219 N. Peters St., (504) 525-4111; www.saintlawrencenola.com Three pieces of fried chicken are served with collard greens, mashed potatoes and chicken and tasso gravy. The soft shell BLT features a fried crab, green tomatoes, bacon, arugula and remoulade on a sesame Leidenheimer bun. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Saints & Sinners

627 Bourbon St., (504) 528-9307; www.saintsandsinnersnola.com The crawfish dinner platter includes a pound and a half of crawfish, potatoes, sausage and corn. Pops’ Banging shrimp po-boy is dressed with lettuce, tomato and pickles and served with french fries or coleslaw. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Mon., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Sake Cafe

817 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite B, Kenner, (504) 468-8829; 1130 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite A, Harahan, (504) 733-8879; 4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 779-7253; www.sakecafela.com The Tropical roll features tuna, salmon, yellowtail, snow crab, avocado and rice wrapped in soy paper with mango and sweet chili sauce. The summer roll features spicy tuna, snow crab and avocado wrapped in seaweed and topped with tuna, salmon and spicy mayonnaise. Lunch and dinner daily. Reservations accepted. Credit cards. $$

Sake Cafe Uptown

2830 Magazine St., (504) 894-0033; www.sakecafeuptown.com Thinly sliced ahi tuna and Fuji apple are served with goat cheese balls and ponzu-olive oil sauce. The New Or-

leans roll is stuffed with crawfish and avocado, topped with snow crab and spicy tuna and served with wasabi tobiko and eel sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Salon by Sucre

622 Conti St., (504) 267-7098; www.restaurantsalon.com Duck is served with pomegranate, caramel, watercress and a soft egg. The chicken and buttermilk waffles are served with spicy Steen’s syrup. Reservations accepted. Brunch, lunch and dinner Thu.Mon. Credit cards. $$$

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tions. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Sammy’s Po-boys & Catering

901 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-0916; www.sammyspoboys.com The Flickaletta is a muffuletta made with ham, salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad on French bread. The grilled shrimp platter features seasoned butterflied shrimp with two sides and French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Samuel’s Blind Pelican

3226 Magazine St., (504) 371-5809; www. salurestaurant.com Local jumbo shrimp are wrapped in bacon and served with butter pan sauce and green onions. Half a garlic-roasted chicken is served with butter-roasted fingerling potatoes, haricots verts amandine and natural jus. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

1628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 558-9399 The fried green tomato stack includes three lightly battered tomato medallions, lump crabmeat, boiled shrimp and remoulade. The crawfish quesadilla is filled with sauteed bell peppers, garlic, crawfish tails and mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri-Sat. Credit cards. $

Salvo’s Seafood

6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-7784; www.sandrostrattoria.com Roasted chicken tops a salad of diced apples, roasted walnuts, olive salad and house dressing. Seafood cannelloni are stuffed with crawfish and crabmeat and served over angel hair pasta with seafood Alfredo sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

7742 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 3937303; www.salvosseafood.com The jumbo shrimp plate features a dozen butterflied shrimp, salad and fries, potato salad or coleslaw. The blackened catfish plate includes sauteed potatoes, corn on the cob, salad and bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

Sammy’s Deli

3000 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 947-0675; www.sammysfood.com Black Jack chicken includes blackened chicken, chipotle Gouda and applewood-smoked bacon. The roast beef sandwich features slowcooked garlic-stuffed roast beef with housemade gravy. No reserva-

Sandro’s Trattoria

Sassafras Creole & Seafood Restaurant

2501 Leon C. Simon Blvd., (504) 288-3939; www.sassafrasnola.com Smothered okra includes shrimp and smoked sausage in Creole tomato sauce served over rice with salad. St. Roch seafood

pasta features sauteed crawfish tails and Gulf shrimp over angel hair pasta with cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Saucy’s BBQ

4200 Magazine St., (504) 301-2755; www.saucysnola.com The two-meat combo plate includes a choice of two meats (beef brisket, ribs, pulled pork, alligator sausage, boudin or grilled chicken) and sides (goat cheese and macaroni, smoked beans, potato salad, coleslaw or grilled asparagus). The Smokeout burger is topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and Creole chipotle mayonnaise on a toasted brioche bun. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Saveur

4128 Magazine St., (504) 304-3667; www.saveurnola.com Sauteed Gulf shrimp are tossed with pappardelle pasta, grilled squash and zucchini and topped with lemon-basil vinaigrette. Local red snapper ceviche includes green papaya, cilantro, shaved red onions and leche de tigre. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Seed

1330 Prytania St., (504) 302-2599; www.seedyourhealth.com Raw pad thai combines cucumber noodles, shredded carrots, cilantro, green onions, sprouts and almond-tamarind sauce. Loaded nachos feature cashew cheese, cashew sour cream, tomato, black beans, green onions and salsa. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Seither’s Seafood

279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 7381116; www.seithersseafood.com Barbecue shrimp are served over linguine with grilled asparagus. Local fish is seasoned with lime, cilantro and jalapeno and served with avocado, pico de gallo and fried tortillas. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Semolina

Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 37, Metairie, (504) 454-7930; www.semolina.com Shrimp Roban features sauteed shrimp in spicy cream sauce over shell pasta with green onions on top. Pasta jambalaya includes chicken, andouille, smoked Gouda cheese, Creole sauce, green onions and penne pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Shake Sugary

3304 St. Claude Ave., (504) 355-9345; www.shakesugary.com Vegan biscuits and gravy features gluten-free biscuits topped with mushroom gravy. Sweet items include apple-pecan-cinnamon muffins. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Shamrock

4133 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 301-0938; www.shamrockparty.com A 10-ounce Angus ribeye comes with salad and mashed potatoes, fries or chips; grilled onions and mushrooms are optional additions. The Philly cheese steak is served with fries. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Shank Charcuterie 2352 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5281;

www.shankcharcuterie.com The charcuterie board includes a selection of salami, head cheese, sausages, cheese and accoutrements. Chicken and waffles is served as a sandwich with pimiento cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Shaya

4213 Magazine St., (504) 891-4213; www.shayarestaurant.com Spicy lamb ragu is served with crispy chickpeas over hummus. Wood-roasted asparagus is served with red onion, tahini and dukka. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The Shimmy Shack

1855 Dock St., Harahan, (504) 729-4442; www.shimmyshack.net Blackened catfish is served with New Orleans barbecue shrimp and vegetable rice. The 8-ounce pressed Cuban burger is made with smoked ham, pepper Jack cheese, chipotle mayonnaise, mustard and pickles. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Short Stop Po-Boys

119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com The meatball po-boy features house-made beef meatballs topped with tomato sauce on Leidenheimer French bread. The roast beef po-boy is topped with debris sauce cooked with onions, garlic and spices and served on Leidenheimer French bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Shyan’s Kitchen

3320 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 302-9901

GUIDE 2016 Carrot and potato samosas get spicy heat from red chilies. Chicken tikka masala is served with raita. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Sidelines Bar & Grill

1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-4002 Grilled tuna is served with a baked potato, vegetables and garlic bread. Grilled or fried mahi mahi tacos are served in flour tortillas with coleslaw, sour cream or cilantro sauce. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

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Silk Road

2483 Royal St., (504) 944-6666; www.silkroadnola.com Japanese-style sesame udon noodles are served with chicken, shrimp or tofu, shitake mushrooms and miso broth. Pan-seared black drum comes with mango sweet chili sauce and jasmine rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; Loyola University, Carrollton Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 864-7492; www.slicepizzeria.com The Sportsman’s Paradise pie features Gulf shrimp, Cajun-Italian sausage, caramelized onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes and green onions. The Wicked Garden white pizza is topped with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions and roasted garlic. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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The Jewish Coonass features two potato latkes topped with grilled spinach, two eggs and crawfish etouffee. The Orleans Slammer includes hash browns, house-made chili, two thick strips of hickory-smoked bacon, two eggs and melted cheddar over toast or a biscuit. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily. Checks. $

Smashburger

3300 Magazine St., (504) 342-2653; www.smashburger.com The barbecue bacon cheeseburger features an Angus beef patty, Barq’s barbecue sauce, haystack onions, applewood-smoked bacon and cheddar cheese on an egg bun. Spinach and goat cheese salad includes grilled or fried chicken, raisins, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cucumber, tomatoes, onions and balsamic vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Smitty’s Seafood

2000 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 468-1647 Smitty’s seafood boat features fried shrimp, fish and oysters, stuffed crab, French bread and french fries. Barbecue shrimp are served in peppery butter sauce and come with salad and a choice of fries, baked macaroni, Cajun potatoes, potato salad or vegetables. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Smoke BBQ

1005 N. Collins Blvd., Covington, (985) 3025307; www.smokebbqcovington.com The Smokewich features sliced smoked brisket, house-made hot sausage and pimiento cheese on Weiss Guys Bakery bread. Smoke fries are hand-cut fries topped with burned brisket ends, smoked

cheddar, house white sauce and green onions. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

626 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-0696; www.snugjazz.com Fish Marigny features a fried fillet topped with Gulf shrimp in Creole cream sauce. New Orleans-style shell-on barbecue shrimp are sauteed with butter, garlic, rosemary and cayenne. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SoBou

310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www.sobounola.com Crispy whole Geaux fish features Louisiana Gulf fish, crawfish bouille and a creamy polenta cake with green onion aioli. Yellowfin tuna cones are served with pineapple ceviche and basil-avocado ice cream. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Southside Cafe

3154 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, (985)

Lunch daily, dinner Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $ A TURKEY SANDWICH INCLUDES AVOCADO, TOMATO, CHEESE AND SPROUTS AT NOLA Beans .

643-6133; www.southsidecafe.net Buffalo shrimp are served with a choice of wing sauces over a bed of lettuce with Ranch or blue cheese dressing. The grilled tuna steak sandwich features paneed, grilled or blackened yellowfin tuna topped with white remoulade on a sesame bun. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Speakeasy Bar & Grill

4345 Williams Blvd., Suite F, Kenner, (504) 466-4069 The Kenna burger features a ground beef and hot sausage patty. The grilled chicken sandwich is dressed with lettuce, pickles, onion and tomato and comes with fries. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Specialty Italian Bistro 2330 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna,

(504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com Shrimp scampi features shrimp sauteed in garlic, white wine, herbs and lemon butter over linguine with a choice of salad and garlic cheese bread. Deep-fried, pecan-crusted catfish is topped with pecan-maple sauce and served with sweet potato fries, salad and garlic cheese bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Splendid Pig

Roux Carre, 2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 309-2073; www.splendidpig.com Por-ka-mein features lemon grass braised pork shoulder, rice vermicelli, slow-cooked egg, pickled vegetables and cilantro. The cochon de lait po-boy is dressed with roasted garlic mayonnaise, pickled turnips and arugula on French bread. Reservations accepted for large parties.

Square Root

1800 Magazine St., (504) 309-7800; www.squarerootnola.com The tasting menu features courses such as mussels with nasturtium and Calabrian chilies. Arctic char is served with onions, sunflowers and carrots. Reservations required. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

The Steak Knife Restaurant & Bar

888 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-8981; www.steakkniferestaurant.com Shrimp bordelaise features jumbo Gulf shrimp sauteed with mushrooms, white wine and garlic butter and flamed with brandy. Pepper-crusted yellowfin tuna steak is served with lemon-caper beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Steamboat Natchez

Toulouse Street Wharf, 400 Toulouse St., (504) 586-8777; www.steamboatnatchez.com Penne quattro formaggi features a blend

of mozzarella, fontina, Asiago and BellaVitano cheeses. Natchez bread pudding is a souffle of La Louisiane Bakery French bread, eggs, cream, vanilla and cinnamon with Callebaut Belgian white chocolate sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Stein’s Market and Deli

2207 Magazine St., (504) 527-0771; www.steinsdeli.net The Sam sandwich includes pastrami, Swiss cheese, house-made coleslaw and Russian dressing on Jewish rye bread. The Mumbler sandwich is made with prosciutto di Parma, arugula, Taleggio cheese and aged balsamic vinegar on housemade ciabatta. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $

Stepbrothers Bar & Grill

4971 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-9856 The super club sandwich combines ham, turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on

three slices of Texas toast. The cowboy burger is topped with bacon, cheddar, fried onion rings, barbecue sauce, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and pickles. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Stingrayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant

1303 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 443-4040; www.stingraysseafoodrestaurant.com Eggplant sticks are battered in breadcrumbs, fried, topped with olive oil and Parmesan cheese and served with marinara. The Zydeco fish features fresh Gulf fillets stuffed with crabmeat dressing, deep-fried and topped with spicy Alfredo sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

The Store

814 Gravier St., (504) 322-2446; www.thestoreneworleans.com The roasted turkey and brie sandwich is topped with caramelized onions and served on pressed sourdough or wheat. Shrimp nicoise salad features feta, green beans, shaved red onions, boiled Gulf shrimp, mixed greens, Kalamata olives, diced tomatoes, boiled egg and croutons with Creole mustard vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

The Stuffed Crab

3431 Houma Blvd., Suite B, Metairie, (504) 510-5444; www.thestuffedcrab.com TSC crab salad features lump crabmeat salad placed in half of an avocado with lettuce. Crab au gratin features crabmeat in cream sauce topped with cheddar cheese

and served with garlic bread and soup or salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Sucre

3025 Magazine St., (504) 520-8311; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-2277; www.shopsucre.com French-style macarons are airy cookie sandwiches filled with mousseline. Gelato is available in flavors such as brown butter pecan. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Sugar Park

3054 St. Claude Ave., (504) 942-2047; www.sugarparknola.com The Billiburg pizza is topped with bacon, pineapple and jalapeno. The Brooklyn Bridge pie features spinach, mushrooms and fresh garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Suis Generis

3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com The changing menu features dishes such as ricotta and spinach gnudi with porcini mushroom puree and shaved Romano cheese. Southern-style cheesecake is topped with fresh berries. No reservations. Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

SukhoThai

2200 Royal St., (504) 948-9309; 4519 Magazine St., (504) 373-6471; www.sukhothainola.com. Grilled Waterfall duck is prepared with lime juice, onions, roasted rice powder and sweet basil and served over mixed greens. Soft-

GUIDE 2016 shell crabs are battered in panko, fried and served with vegetables and pineapple-chili Volcano sauce. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Sun Ray Grill

2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite A, Gretna, (504) 391-0053; www.sunraygrill.com The Orleans features a choice of fish that is pan seared and served with brown butter, green onions, mushrooms, jumbo lump crabmeat, spinach and tasso dressing. Plaquemines oyster bread features sauteed local oysters, artichokes, spinach and tomatoes in garlic cream sauce topped with fried oysters. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Superior Grill

3636 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-4200; www.neworleans. superiorgrill.com Crawfish quesadillas feature tomato-basil tortillas and are topped with margarita sour cream. Grilled shrimp enchiladas are topped with tomatillo sauce and Monterey Jack cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar

4338 St. Charles Ave., (504) 293-3474; www.superiorseafoodnola.com Char-grilled oysters are topped with garlic, herbs, butter and Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Big Easy barbecue shrimp are sauteed with onions, garlic, herbs, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce and served with French bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ PAGE 94

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Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar

1418 Magazine St., (504) 524-3828; 4807 Magazine St., (504) 895-5757; www.surreysnola.com Bananas Foster French toast is filled with banana cream cheese and topped with bananas, brown sugar rum sauce and powdered sugar. Shrimp and grits features Gulf shrimp atop a bowl of grits with bacon, scallions and French bread croutons. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Sweet Daddy’s BBQ

420 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 898-2166; www.sweetdaddysbarbq.com The pork taco special features two soft tacos dressed with chipotle mayonnaise, cheese and sour cream. Catfish Friday is a weekly special featuring thin-fried catfish strips served with two sides. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Sylvain

625 Chartres St., (504) 265-8123; www.sylvainnola.com Shaved Brussels sprouts are tossed with apples, Pecorino Romano cheese and hazelnuts. Shiitake mushroom bruschetta is served with Gorgonzola dolce and charred green onion relish. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat., brunch Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

T Tableau

616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com Eggs Hussarde features poached eggs, grilled beef medallions, masa-fried Gulf oysters, a grilled tomato and red wine hollandaise. Chicken Tableau is an

herb-roasted chicken breast and crispy boneless thigh served with bearnaise and potatoes. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Tag’s Meat Market & Deli

1207 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 277-6594 The Butcher Boy is a half-pound burger served with french fries and a soft drink. A Thursday lunch special features a 9-ounce ribeye steak served with fries and bread. No reservations. Lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

923 Metairie Road, Suite C, Metairie, (504) 8366859; www.facebook. com/tajnola Chicken vindaloo features boneless chicken in spicy curry sauce. Masala dosa is a large rice and lentil crepe stuffed with potatoes cooked with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

cheese. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Taqueria Corona

tard. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Taste of Tokyo

3835 Tulane Ave., (504) 304-4878; www.treonola.com Spaghetti is served with Florida clams, hot sausage, Calabrian chilies, roasted garlic and spicy shellfish pangrattato. Pan-roasted branzino is served with heirloom carrot salad and new potatoes tossed with a harissa and carrot top chermoula marinade. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

1827 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-6722; 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-5088; 5932 Magazine St., (504) 897-3974; www. taqueriacorona.com Beef flautas are filled with cheese and served with guacamole and sour cream. The shrimp quesadilla is filled with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and served with guacamole and salsa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

10160 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-0688; www.tasteoftokyoriverridge.com The Upside-down roll features salmon and snow crab inside, seared pepper tuna outside and garlic-jalapeno sauce on top. The Teddi roll features snow crab and spicy tuna wrapped in soy paper and topped with fresh salmon, tuna and ponzu sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Tandoori Chicken

Tartine

The Tasting Room

Tana at Treo

2916 Cleary Ave., Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 889-7880; www.tandoorichickennola.com The mixed grill features tandoori chicken, lamb, shrimp and fish. Palak paneer is spinach cooked in cream with

7217 Perrier St., (504) 866-4860; www.tartineneworleans.com House-cured salmon salad is served with avocado, feta, shaved fennel and French vinaigrette. Ham and brie come on a sourdough baguette with fig mus-

1906 Magazine St., (504) 581-3880; www.ttrneworleans.com Spicy roasted corn includes Parmesan cream, cilantro and peanuts. Pan-seared wild salmon is served with lemon butter sauce and veg-

etables. Reservations accepted for larger parties. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Tchoupitoulas Beer Garden

Ted’s Frostop

840 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 224-2889; www.tbgnola.com The pork bratwurst sandwich is topped with sauerkraut and mustard. Debris fries are hand-cut fries topped with chives, sea salt and Bayrischer goulash made with pork, beef, carrots, onions and potatoes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ 3100 Calhoun St., (504) 861-3615; www.tedsfrostop.com Chocolate chip pancakes are served with maple syrup. Frostop Rootbeer features Ted’s root beer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. No reservations. Breakfast,

lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Thai Mint

1438 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-9001; www.thaimintrestaurant.com Thai Mint fried rice includes a choice of meat and features jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, basil, onions, bell peppers, cashews and carrots. “Soft rolls” are rice paper spring rolls filled with crab stick, rice noodles, romaine lettuce, carrots, cucumber, mint and cilantro and served with plum and peanut sauces. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Thanh Thanh Restaurant

131 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 3688678; www.t2restaurant.com Vietnamese crepes are stuffed with pork, shrimp, bean sprouts and onions and served

with lettuce, fresh herbs and fish sauce. Wokfried scallops are served with vegetables and house sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza

1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite D., Harahan, (504) 733-3803; 4024 Canal St., (504) 3021133; 4128 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; www.theospizza.com The Local Pro is an olive oil-brushed crust topped with tomatoes, zucchini, black pepper, mozzarella, feta and fresh basil. Spicy Mexican pizza is topped with chicken, white onions, tomatoes, Anaheim peppers, mozzarella, cheddar and feta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Times Grill

1827 Front St., Suite 1, Slidell, (985) 639-3335; 1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-1161; www.timesgrill.com The Big Times hamburger steak features a three-quarter pound ground steak patty topped with sauteed onions and brown gravy and served with two sides and bread. The Times club combines roast beef, ham, smoked turkey and cheddar and Swiss cheeses on a toasted bun. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Tomas Bistro

755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942; www.tomasbistro.com Gulf grouper Cardinal is served with Creole mashed potatoes, asparagus and crawfish beurre blanc. Panseared jumbo diver scallops grenobloise are served with lemon-caper brown butter and croutons. Reservations

recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Tommy’s Cuisine

746 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-1103; www.tommysneworleans.com Crabmeat Sardou features steamed artichoke, spinach and crabmeat topped with hollandaise. Seared lamb chops Provencal are served with garlic mashed potatoes, rosemary port demi-glace and haricots verts. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

Tony Angello’s Ristorante

6262 Fleur De Lis Drive, (504) 488-0888; www.tonyangellos.com The “feed me” dinner includes sample portions of dishes such as the lobster cup, rosemary chicken and cannelloni. Eggplant Tina is fried eggplant medallions topped with red gravy and Romano cheese. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Tony Mandina’s Restaurant

1915 Pratt St., Gretna, (504) 362-2010; www.tonymandinas.com Kolette Mandina’s turtle soup is made with snapping turtle meat, dark roux and sherry. Grilled redfish Alia is topped with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, capers, green onions, Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat and lemon white wine butter sauce and served over linguine. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Tony Moran’s Restaurant

240 Bourbon St., (504) 523-4640; www.tonymorans.com Chicken Tuscany features applewood-smoked chicken with spinach, sundried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and feta over penne pasta. Pasta puttanesca features

spicy tomato sauce with capers and black olives over linguine. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Toups’ Meatery

845 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 252-4999; www.toupsmeatery.com A double-cut pork chop is served with dirty rice and finished with cane syrup gastrique. Lamb neck is served with black-eyed pea ragout and fennel. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Tracey’s

Trey Yuen Cuisine of China

600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 6264476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, (985) 345-6789; www.treyyuen.com Large Gulf shrimp are lightly fried, tossed with honey glaze and sprinkled with candied pecans and toasted sesame seeds. Thinly sliced steak is cooked with black peppercorns and served with blanched greens. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

2604 Magazine St., (504) 897-5413; www.traceysnola.com Buffalo wings are tossed in house wing sauce and served with blue cheese. Roast beef po-boys are dressed with garlicky brown gravy, lettuce, tomatoes pickles and mayonnaise. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Trinity

Trenasse

TruBurger

444 St. Charles Ave., Suite 100, (504) 680-7000; www.trenasse.com The shrimp and oyster po-boy is dressed with house-made mayonnaise, shaved cabbage and smoked tomato-jalapeno tartar sauce. Buffalo frog legs come with Stilton blue cheese, mayonnaise, garlic and honeycomb. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Tres Bon Cajun Meats

10316 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 405-5355; www.tresbonmeats.com Cracklings with layers of skin, fat and meat are fried in hog lard. Smoked pulled-pork sliders are served on Leidenheimer pistolettes. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

1117 Decatur Street, (504) 325-5789; www.trinityondecatur.com Crawfish and fontina beignets are served with tarragon aioli. Seared snapper comes with avocado, citrus salad and toasted pecans. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ 8115 Oak St., (504) 218-5416; www.truburgernola.com The Deep South burger is an Angus beef patty topped with a fried green tomato, lettuce, onion and house-made pimiento cheese. Corn dogs are Zweigle’s hot dogs hand-dipped to order in house-made batter. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $

Truck Farm Tavern

11760 River Road, St. Rose, (504) 699-0099; www.truckfarmtavern.com A grilled pork chop is served with country ham, sweet pea grits, corn relish and redeye gravy. The Tavern burger is dressed with cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, crispy onions and house-made steak sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

Tujague’s Restaurant 823 Decatur St., (504) 525-8676; www.tujaguesrestaurant.com Louisiana lump crabmeat and wild mushroom gnocchi are served with truffle cream sauce. Fried Gulf oyster wedge salad includes blue cheese, red onion, cherry tomatoes, bacon and sweet onion and buttermilk dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Two Tony’s Restaurant

8536 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 282-0801; www.two-tonys.com Shrimp and crabmeat top mixed greens tossed in citrus vinaigrette. The seafood platter features grilled, blackened or fried fish, shrimp, crab cakes, oysters, soup and a side dish. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

U Union Station Pub & Grill

735 St. Joseph St., (504) 522-4934; www.unionstationneworleans.com Green Goblins are wontons stuffed with bacon, cream cheese and jalapenos. The Fancy Grilled Cheese is made with goat, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, bacon marmalade and marinated tomatoes on sourdough bread and served with waffle fries. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun, brunch Fri.Sun. Credit cards. $

Upperline Restaurant

1413 Upperline St., (504) 891-9822; www.upperline.com Sauteed drum is served with Muddy Waters sauce — Anthony Uglesich’s blend of garlic, anchovies and

GUIDE 2016 jalapenos — and topped with Parmesan. Grilled drum piquant with “hot and hot shrimp” is served with cornbread and two shrimp reductions: one with jalapenos and the other with habanero peppers. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

V Vacherie

Hotel Ste. Marie, 827 Toulouse St., (504) 2074532; www.vacherierestaurant.com Pan-roasted duck breast is served with roasted okra, red peppers and yams and finished with Steen’s cane syrup glaze. A roast beef debris po-boy includes slow-cooked beef round with gravy on French bread and is served with roasted potatoes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Vazquez Seafood & Po-boy Restaurant

515 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 893-9336; www.vazquezpoboy.com Cuban specialties include roast pork served with black beans, rice and fried plantains. The pressed Cuban sandwich is filled with ham, chorizo, Swiss cheese and pickles. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $$

Vega Tapas Cafe

2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com Fideua is a pasta version of paella made with shrimp, mussels, chicken, chorizo and vegetables. Jumbo Gulf shrimp are cooked in smoked paprika-garlic oil. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 97

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The Velvet Cactus

6300 Argonne Blvd., (504) 301-2083; www.thevelvetcactus.com The chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito filled with house-smoked brisket, rice and black beans topped with queso and served with horseradish sauce. Chilies rellenos features fried poblano peppers stuffed with mushrooms, charred corn and chorizo and topped with queso and ranchero sauce. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Venezia Restaurant

134 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-7991; www.venezianeworleans.net Breaded veal Pontchartrain is topped with crabmeat, artichokes, mushrooms, green onions and lemon butter. Blackened drum is topped with grilled shrimp and citrus beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Verti Marte

1201 Royal St., (504) 525-4767 The All That Jazz poboy fills grilled French bread with ham, turkey, shrimp, American and Swiss cheeses, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes and house “Wow” sauce. Barbecued ribs are served with macaroni and cheese, baked beans and two vegetable sides. Delivery available. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Cash only. $$

Vic’s Kangaroo Cafe

636 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 524-4329 Shepherd’s pie features ground beef topped with garlic mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese. Spicy jambalaya is made with chicken, spicy sausage, vegetables and rice. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun.,

dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine

4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 8852984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com Oysters are sauteed with green onions, garlic and olive oil and served over angel hair pasta. House-made cannelloni are stuffed with ground veal, spinach and Parmesan, baked in Alfredo sauce and topped with house-made tomato sauce. Reservations accepted. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

Vine and Dine

141 Delaronde St., (504) 361-1402; www.vine-dine.com Prosciutto salad includes field greens, dates, Parmesan and balsamic vinaigrette and is served with bread crisps. Mediterranean pizza is topped with pesto, artichokes, roasted red peppers, black olives and feta. No reservations. Dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Voleo’s Seafood Restaurant

5134 Nunez St., Lafitte, (504) 689-2482 The Big Boy seafood platter for two features fish, shrimp, oysters, stuffed crabs, crab claws, stuffed shrimp, frog legs, crawfish tails and soft-shell crab. Seafood pizza is topped with shrimp, crawfish, crab, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, mozzarella and tomato sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon. and Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Voodoo BBQ & Grill Citywide; www.voodoobbq.com The Graveyard platter includes two meats from choices of pulled pork, smoked brisket, smoked sausage and more, plus two sides and cornbread. Pulled pork fills a white or

wheat bun and optional toppings include sweet and spicy pickles, coleslaw and onion strings. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

W W.I.N.O.

610 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 324-8000; www.winoschool.com Diners can assemble a cheese plate from 20 varieties of soft, semi-soft, hard and blue cheeses. Baked brie is served with toasted walnuts and fig preserves. No reservations. Late lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

WOW Cafe

two fried eggs, jalapenos, cheddar and muenster cheese. The Blueberry Fields features whipped sweet cream cheese, hot blueberry topping and vanilla ice cream. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Sun.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Wakin’ Bakin’

4408 Banks St., (504) 252-0343; www.wakinbakin.com The grit bowl features grits covered with cheddar cheese, hickory-smoked bacon confit and two eggs any style. Creole hot sausage sliders are served with a side of grits, hash browns, fruit, black beans or salad. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Citywide; www.wowcafe.com The Shanghai fried shrimp po-boy is dressed with Asian slaw, cilantro, Shanghai Foo’s gold sauce and ranch dressing. Santa Fe chicken tacos feature fried or grilled chicken topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and Santa Fe sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar

W XYZ Bar

Warehouse Grille

Aloft New Orleans Downtown, 225 Baronne St., (504) 581-9225; www.aloftneworleansdowntown.com The barbecued pulled pork sandwich is served on a pretzel bun with coleslaw, pickles and Zapp’s Voodoo chips. Crab, spinach and artichoke dip is served with blue corn tortilla chips. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Waffles on Maple

7712 Maple St., (504) 304-2662; www.wafflesonmaple.com The Heart Attack waffle features caramelized onions and mushrooms,

1009 Poydras St., (504) 309-6530; www.walk-ons.com Cajundillas are tortillas filled with chicken, boudin, pepper Jack cheese, grilled onions, andouille and rice. Uncle B’s buttermilk-dipped chicken fingers are served with waffle fries and honey mustard. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ 869 Magazine St., (504) 322-2188; www.warehousegrille.com Chicken and waffles features a deep-fried chicken breast on top of a Belgian waffle with house-made beer syrup. The Warehouse oyster po-boy is topped with barbecue sauce, bacon, blue cheese, green onions and ranch dressing and served with fries. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Wasabi

900 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-9433; 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 267-3263; www.wasabinola.com Baked salmon and

crabmeat are topped with eel sauce. The Saints roll has tempura shrimp, cream cheese and crunchy jalapeno on the inside with fresh salmon, barbecued eel, smelt roe and eel sauce on top. No reservations. Frenchmen Street: lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Pontchartrain Boulevard: lunch Mon.-Sat., closed Sun. Credit cards. $$

WaterStreet Bistro

804 Water St., Madisonville, (985) 845-3855; www.waterstreetbistromadisonville.com Grilled Gulf shrimp are tossed in olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, garlic, capers, leeks and red onions and served over baby spinach, feta cheese and pine nuts. Sauteed crab cakes are served with creamed corn and remoulade. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Wed.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Wayfare

4510 Freret St., (504) 309-0069; www.wayfarenola.com Pork belly is served with brown butter-sage gnocchi, Steen’s cane syrup-mustard sauce and sweet potato puree. The Mediterranean shish kebab platter includes skewers of grilled marinated hanger steak and vegetables and is served with housemade hummus, Greek salad and pita bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Wayne Jacob’s Smokehouse & Restaurant

769 W. Fifth St., LaPlace, (985) 6529990; www.wjsmokehouse.com The Smokehouse platter includes half of a slowsmoked chicken, brisket, ribs, smoked sausage, house-made barbecue sauce and cheddar

grits. Stuffed crab Benedict features blue crab stuffing, poached eggs, hollandaise, grits and a crackling biscuit. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Well

Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 138, Metairie, (504) 593-6955; www.wellcompany.com The Wedding Cake smoothie is made with unsweetened almond milk, vanilla ultra meal, almond extract and organic pineapple. The Lemon Twist smoothie features a mix of alkaline water, lemon, strawberries, pineapple, banana, honey, probiotics, prebiotics and vitamin C. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $

Welty’s Deli & Catering

336 Camp St., (504) 592-0223; www.weltysdeli.com The New Orleans muffuletta consists of provolone, Genoa salami, ham, mortadella and house-made olive salad on Italian bread. Shrimp remoulade salad features boiled Louisiana shrimp, romaine lettuce, parsley, tomatoes, green onions, boiled egg and remoulade dressing. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

Who Dat Coffee Cafe

2401 Burgundy St., (504) 872-0360; www.whodatcoffeecafellc.com Not Yo Mama’s corn cakes are jalapeno corn cakes topped with creamy egg sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions. Da Marigny features shrimp and crabmeat tossed in house sauce and served on open-faced grilled ciabatta. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 99

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Whole Foods Market

5600 Magazine St., (504) 899-9119; 300 N. Broad St., (504) 434-3364; 3420 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8888225; www.wfm.com Smoked mozzarella pasta salad is made with penne pasta, spinach, roasted red peppers, smoked mozzarella, Parmesan and parsley. Salmon is available grilled or roasted. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

(504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com Shrimp Florentine pizza features shrimp, mushrooms, roasted garlic, feta and mozzarella cheeses and red sauce. The Hawaiian pizza includes herb sauce, ham, pineapple, bacon, green and red peppers, provolone, mozzarella and jalapenos. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Wood Pizza Bistro & Taphouse

611 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 509-7334; www.willajean.com Fruge Aquafarm crawfish gravy is served with a slow-poached egg, grits and cheddar biscuits. Corn and crab fritters are served with crab boil aioli. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

404 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 281-4893; www.woodpizzaneworleans.com Roasted cauliflower includes coriander, almonds, mint, yogurt and black sesame. Gamberetti ceviche features shrimp, red onion, cucumber, garlic and lemon juice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Willie Mae’s

World of Beer

Willa Jean

Willie Mae’s Grocery & Deli, 7457 St. Charles Ave., (504) 417-5424; Willie Mae’s Scotch House, 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.williemaesnola.com Willie Mae’s is known for its fried chicken. Bread pudding is served with chocolate rum sauce. No reservations. St. Ann Street: lunch Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Wink’s Bakery and Bistro

1218 Decatur St., (504) 309-2481; www.winksbakery.com Buttermilk drops are made using McKenzie’s recipe. Buttermilk drop bread pudding is made with cream, butter, egg and sugar and topped with rum sauce. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

Wit’s Inn

141 N. Carrollton Ave.,

300 Julia St., (504) 299-3599; 4100 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 266-2689; www.worldofbeer.com Giant Bavarian pretzels are served with housemade, stone-ground mustard, and cheese sauce made with NOLA Brown Ale is an optional addition. Belgian beer waffle s’mores are Belgian beer-batter waffles with toasted marshmallow, Kahlua fudge sauce and graham cracker crumbles on top. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

Y Ye Olde College Inn

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-3683; www.collegeinn1933.com Crawfish mac and

cheese is made with Louisiana crawfish, five types of cheese and white truffle essence. Sauteed Gulf fish is served with crabmeat, garden maque choux and roasted corn sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Yuki Izakaya

525 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-1122 Karaage is fried chicken that has been marinated in ginger and sake and coated with panko batter. Japanese curry is made with pork and vegetables and served over rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner daily, late-night Sat-Sun. Credit cards. $

Z Zara’s Supermarket & Po-boys

4838 Prytania St., (504) 895-0581; www.zarasmarket.com House-made chicken salad features chicken breast, green onions, Tony Chachere’s seasoning, mayonnaise and apples. Muffulettas are filled with Italian cold cuts, cheese and olive salad. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Zimmer’s Seafood

4915 St. Anthony Ave., (504) 282-7150; www.facebook.com/ zimmersseafood The combination seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters and catfish, french fries, bread and salad or coleslaw. The fried shrimp po-boy is dressed with lettuce, tomato and pickles on Gendusa Bakery bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit card. $

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the oyster-eating contest at last year’s New Orleans Oyster Festival (www.nolaoysterfest.org). Oyster lovers don’t have to match that feat to enjoy the event’s mix of raw and cooked seafood. The festival is in Woldenberg Park from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5. There are 20 participating restaurants, including Acme Oyster House, Antoine’s Restaurant, Bourbon House, Cafe Reconcile, Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, Luke, Red Fish Grill, Trenasse and Voleo’s Seafood

Bayou Wine Garden builds on popular beer garden BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund IT DIDN’T TAKE LONG FOR BAYOU WINE GARDEN TO ATTRACT A FOLLOWING. The wine bar from

the owners of the popular beer and bro-haven Bayou Beer Garden opened in January, and the two bars’ connecting patios all but guarantee a built-in customer base, which ranges from busy on weekdays to animated on sunny weekend afternoons. Wine is the main attraction here, with roughly 30 wines available on tap and a list of reasonably priced bottles. Most of the tapped wine is domestic and the lengthy bottle list is a good primer for those wanting to explore the world’s wine regions. The food menu is more hit-or-miss, and the most successful section is the house-made charcuterie. The wide selection ranges from airy mousses and pates to sausages and terrines. A peppery wild boar terrine is wrapped in bacon and studded with dates that carry soft sweetness — a good match for the earthy flavors. Lonza, made with Berkshire pork loin, arrives in thin, fatty strips and carries a flowery essence of anise, the effects of a strong fennel cure and an orange blossom water and fennel bitters rub. Duck prosciutto gets an Asian twist and is cured with Chinese five-spice, and clove and cinnamon notes give it a rounded flavor. There’s good bang for your buck here, too. A large plate of mix-andmatch cheese and charcuterie runs $22 for five selections, which are generously portioned and accompanied by an assortment of mustards, chutneys and nuts —arguably one of the city’s best-priced spreads.

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315 N. Rendon St., (504) 826-2925; www.bayouwinegarden.com

A good portion of the menu features gussied-up bar food more than bistro fare. Fried popcorn escargot are an especially odd choice. The brined and flash-fried mollusks arrive a grayish and unappetizing color with a taste to match. The accompanying anchovy butter is good — a creamy and briny spread that would do wonders on bread — but it doesn’t save the dish. Cold-smoked shrimp are fine on their own, but they sit atop a bed of wilted and sad-looking romaine tossed with a few charred corn kernels and red onions. Goat cheese salad is a good example of the creativity at play in the kitchen when it works. The house-made cheese is light and fluffy, similar to ricotta. Adding roasted shiitake mushrooms lends the salad body and earthiness, which are balanced by tart dried cherries, toasted pecans and herbed balsamic vinaigrette. Sandwiches include The Jerk, a play on jerk chicken that features pulled pork butt topped with smoked habanero and pineapple hot

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lunch, dinner and late-night daily

moderate

WHAT WORKS

charcuterie, sandwiches

Virginia Demarest serves a charcuterie board at Bayou Wine Garden. P H OTO B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R

sauce and a shower of pickled okra and red bell peppers. It’s a goodenough sandwich, but lacks heat and has more in common with a cochon de lait po-boy than a jerk dish. The appropriately named Hangover ham banh mi arrives overflowing with bright pink slices of duck ham nestled with pickled vegetables. Duck liver mousse oozes through the bread’s crevices with each bite, as does a bright orange gochujang aioli. Jalapenos add heat and crunch, and the medley is a glorious, over-thetop indulgence. Though most of the sandwiches work, a streamlined menu might better fit the wine bistro vibe. After all, if it’s bar food patrons are after, they can walk next door. Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

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Sonya “Black Widow” Thomas won the oyster-eating contest at the 2015 New Orleans Oyster Festival. P H OTO C O U R T E S Y N E W O R L E A N S OY S T E R F E S T I VA L

Restaurant. The music lineup features Tank & the Bangas, Mia Borders, Colin Lake and Honey Island Swamp Band on Saturday. Stooges Brass Band, One A-Chord Gospel Choir and Bag of Donuts perform Sunday. The oyster-shucking contest is at noon Saturday, and the oyster-eating contest is at 11:45 a.m. Sunday. There also are cooking demonstrations, crafts featuring oyster shells and oyster shucking gear and more. Admission is free. The festival was founded in 2010 to highlight the local oyster industry and coastal restoration efforts. A portion of festival proceeds goes to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation’s Artificial Reef Program and ORA Estuaries. — WILL COVIELLO PAGE 103

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CHEF ALON SHAYA’S NAMESAKE RESTAURANT (4213 MAGAZINE ST., 504-891-4213; WWW.SHAYARESTAURANT.COM) IS ON A ROLL. It

ESQUIRE PUBLISHED DRINKS WRITER DAVID WONDRICH’S LIST OF THE 18 BEST BARS IN AMERICA ON MAY 26. It includes Caribbean-themed

was named Best New Restaurant in America at the James Beard Foundation awards in May, and Esquire’s Tom Junod named Shaya the magazine’s restaurant of the year in March.

Cane & Table (1113 Decatur St., 504-581-1112; www.caneandtablenola.com), which focuses on rum in proto-tiki cocktails. In the brief, Wondrich explains: “Why you’re here: Because this new New Orleans favorite gives a word like distressed a good name. A few years back, when the owners of Cure, the city’s seminal craft-cocktail bar (Best Bars, 2011), took over a vodka-and-absinthe bar a block from the old French Market, they had the good sense to rip out the features and expose the old bones lying beneath. They continued to exploit that good sense by stocking the place with rum, as if to remind us that should you sail southeast from New Orleans, the first place you’ll hit is Havana.” Wondrich is a frequent visitor to New Orleans and a regular presenter at the annual bartending industry and craft cocktail event Tales of the Cocktail (www.talesofthecocktail.com). — WILL COVIELLO

Last week, GQ included Shaya among its top restaurants in America. Written by New Orleanian Brett Martin, the survey explores dining trends from New York to Los Angeles, as well as cities less well known for dining, such as Atlanta. Martin reflects on everything from yacht club restaurants to more casual concepts, such as David Chang’s chicken sandwich concept Fuku, and Shake Shack creator Danny Meyer’s Chick’n Shack. It’s in extolling the virtues of simpler things, such as cabbage and pita bread, that he arrives at Shaya: “It is nothing less than astonishing that the number one culinary destination in the city of gumbo should be, at the moment, a high-end Israeli restaurant. When I moved to New Orleans, not six years ago, the city was still giddy about finally getting a modern regional-Italian spot, at least a decade after the rest of the country had learned to take handmade pasta for granted. As it happens, the chef of that Italian place, Domenica, was and is Alon Shaya, and his strengths come into full flower at his new namesake.” Shaya also drew recent accolades from Saveur, Garden & Gun and other publications. The Beard Foundation named Alon Best Chef: South in 2015. — WILL COVIELLO

Summer deals MANY LOCAL RESTAURANTS ROLL OUT DINING SPECIALS DURING SUMMER. Palace Cafe (605 Canal

St., 504-523-1661; www.palacecafe.com) begins its annual “temperature lunch” special this week. For two decades, the restaurant has offered the summer special in which today’s high temperature sets the price for tomorrow’s two-course special — so 87 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday translates into an $8.70 Friday special. Diners get soup or a Werlein salad and an entree such as Gulf fish ceviche, chilled duck breast over black-eyed pea salad or crabmeat-stuffed swordfish with corn puree. The special is offered Monday through Friday until Labor Day. Ralph’s on the Park (900 City Park Ave., 504-488-1000; www. ralphsonthepark.com) offers its annual summer deal beginning June 1. Diners can pick three dishes from a list of 14 small plates and a glass of wine for $33. Dishes include smoked fried oysters, marinated crawfish salad with provolone and prosciutto and beef mole sopes with a mix of chili peppers. The deal is offered through August. — WILL COVIELLO

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Bart Bell CHEF CHEF BART BELL HAS BEEN BUTCHERING WHOLE HOGS AT BOUCHERIE FOR THE PAST YEAR, and

last fall he hit the road as part of the Lache Pas Boucherie (www.lachepasboucherie.com) team, a traveling boucherie event led by Cajun cooking enthusiast Toby Rodriguez. The group travels the country hosting events that teach participants the skills and traditions of communal whole hog butchery. Bell spoke with Gambit about Cajun boucheries.

Did you grow up with the Cajun boucherie tradition? BELL: I’m from Breaux Bridge, but I actually didn’t grow up with it. I remember going to (La Grande Boucherie) the boucherie festival in St. Martinville, but I don’t really remember it being a boucherie — I had no idea what was really going on there. Boucheries and butchering and whole hog stuff, that didn’t happen until I was really cooking … and I didn’t start playing with pigs until I opened Crescent Pie & Sausage Company in 2007. Even now, I’m still learning so much about it.

How is Cajun butchery different than traditional methods? B: The butchering style might not be so different from others, but the process is a little different. We’re still making a lot of the same cuts, but what we’re doing with the animal is what makes it a Cajun style of butchering. It’s a very different — kind of oldschool — experience. You’re out on the farm. It smells like a freshly killed raw animal; you can smell the blood; you can smell the farm, the hay, the outdoors. All those sensory things ideally should be happening for each person there. A boucherie is very much a community event, much like a cochon de lait is. The morning of the boucherie, everyone gatherers around the animal and we say good morning and welcome and introduce ourselves. We thank the farmer for letting us be on the farm, and we give thanks to everything around us and thanks to the animal. After that we say a little prayer and then shortly after that we kill the animal. That’s the beginning of the boucherie. We bleed it and save that blood to make a

couple of different dishes — one is, of course, boudin noir, or blood sausage. We then carry the animal to an elevated chopping block. It becomes like theater at that point. We pour scalding water over the pig, enough to where we can start shaving it, which is something that we get everyone involved in; anyone that’s there, we welcome them to come up to the table and grab one of the tools. Then Toby starts butchering (the pig). We then divide into teams, and people get the chance to participate with other chefs to make something, including ham or headcheese, backbone stew and other things. For the rest of the day, people prepare their items. In a normal boucherie, you eat when your items become available, throughout the day, and people are drinking and hanging out and dancing. We’re doing it a little different. We’re doing a coursed dinner and teaming up with local farmers, chefs, wineries and breweries. So, (on the first day) we kill, slaughter, butcher, bleed and prepare some of (the pig), and then on the second day we serve the dinner.

Is the process more humane than a slaughterhouse? B: When the animals are stressed out, there’s a lot of testosterone that gets released and their muscles get tighter, whether it’s because they’re running or their heart is just beating faster. That all makes a difference in the texture of meat. We like to make the pig for our boucherie as comfortable as we can before he leaves his life and comes into ours. So if he’s on his own farm where he lives, then he’s already comfortable: That’s an animal that is happy, that’s not stressed out. — HELEN FREUND

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CRYING EAGLE BREWING COMPANY

(1165 E. McNeese St., Lake Charles; www. cryingeagle.com) received its state license to brew beer, making it Louisiana’s 25th brewery. Brewmaster Bill Mungai is brewing Crying Eagle’s initial offerings at the 30-barrel brewhouse: Calcasieu Common, a steam beer; The Chuck, an American cream ale; and Ready to Mingle, a Belgian-style single beer. These flagship beers will be available on draft and in cans, and will be distributed by Crescent Crown. Co-founder and brewery President Eric Avery says Crying Eagle’s taproom should open by midJune. The brewery broke ground for construction in October. The 15,000-square-foot brewery features 7,500 square feet of production space, a 4,000-square-foot taproom, 3,000 square feet of mixed-use rental space and an outdoor beer garden, according to a press release. Crying Eagle will offer OF WINE THE WEEK

BY BRENDA MAITLAND

Crying Eagle is Louisiana’s 25th brewery. P H OTO C O U R T E S Y C R Y I N G E AG L E B R E W I N G C O M PA N Y

tours, special events, live music, beer dinners and a “brewers’ playground” with a small pilot system to brew experimental beers. “After years of research, planning and construction, we are extremely excited to welcome the public to Crying Eagle,” Avery says. “Our goal is for Crying Eagle to become a destination location for the region.”

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2013 Affinitas Furmint Tokaj, Hungary Retail $15-$17

TOKAJ, ONE OF HUNGARY’S NORTHEASTERN WINE REGIONS, produces many sweet dessert wines, but it also

makes this semi-dry blend. Shielded by the Carpathian Mountains, the region’s soils are a hodgepodge of volcanic clays on hillsides, with layers of loess and other sedimentary soils. Grapes for this wine were sourced from vines more than 30 years old. The Furmint grape has changed the modern style of Tokaj, a name for the wine and region. Furmint is high in acidity and sugar levels, which contribute to the wine’s aging potential. For this vintage, a small quantity of harslevelu, the region’s second-most planted grape, adds depth. Hand-picked fruit was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. A portion of the Furmint was aged on its lees in one-year-old oak barrels. On the nose, the wine has a trademark peach bouquet, along with floral notes and hints of passion fruit. On the palate, taste minerality, ripe fruit, spice and a vibrant acidic finish. Serve slightly chilled to enjoy the full spectrum of flavors and complexity. Drink it with foie gras, sauteed fish, baked chicken, roast pork, grilled vegetables, spicy dishes and light desserts. Buy it at: Brady’s Wine Warehouse and Poeyfarre Market.

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June Under the Moon 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, New Orleans City Park, 1 Victory Ave., (504) 482-4888 www.neworleanscitypark.com The party features amusement rides on the Tilt-a-Whirl, Ferris wheel and Ladybug Roller Coaster as well as a black-light disco in the bumper car space. Admission includes beers from Tin Roof Brewing, Modelo and other breweries, plus vodka-soaked gummy worms. No one under 21 admitted. Tickets $30.

JUNE 4

WYES Culinary Customs 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 267-7490; www.natfab.org www.wyes.org A series of cooking demonstrations features chefs Paul Miller of K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, Kevin Belton of PBS’ New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton, Anna Nguyen of Nine Roses Restaurant, Ryan Hughes of Purloo, Tom Ramsay of Underground 119 in Jackson, Mississippi and Adolfo Garcia of Primitivo. Mixologist Carmine Potenza of Loa presents a bartending demonstration. Call (504) 486-5511 ext. 200 for tickets. Demonstrations are $35 each; a day pass is $125.

JUNE 4

Foxen Vineyard wine dinner

Starring New Orleans local

6:30 p.m. Saturday Emeril’s New Orleans, 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393 www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans The dinner features passed hors d’oeuvres and courses paired with Foxen Vineyard Winery. Dishes include lobster cheese curd croquettes, grilled scallops with brown butter creamed corn, Parmesan-crusted grouper, aged country ham with Louisiana field pea salad, Mississippi lamb and blackberry milk chocolate tart. Tickets $125 plus tax and tip.

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3218 Magazine St., (504) 300-1250 www.amicinola.com Arancini are stuffed with mozzarella, peas and meatballs and served with marinara. 535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119 www.comperelapin.com Dirty rice arancini are served with sour orange mojo.

Dick & Jenny’s 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880 www.dickandjennys.com Panko-coated Parmesan risotto balls are filled with Gulf shrimp and smoked tasso and served with pepper jelly.

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600 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3070 www.josephineestelle.com Arancini are filled with Taleggio, Parmesan, fontina and mozzarella and served with salmoriglio dipping sauce.

715 St. Charles Ave., (504) 581-6333; 4860 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 301-3848 www.marcelloscafe.com Saffron risotto arancini are stuffed with mozzarella and sweet peas and served with meat sauce.

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TUESDAY 31 21st Amendment — 30x90 Blues Women, 7:30 Apple Barrel — Andrew T. Weekes, 6:30; Steve Mignano Band, 10:30 Bacchanal — Mark Weliky Trio, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Dave Hammer & the Cans, 2; Dana & the Boneshakers, 5:30 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars feat. Stevie J. Blues, noon; BB King All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, 7 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Open Ears Music Series feat. Wail Watchers, 10:30 BMC — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 9:30 Bombay Club — Matt Lemmler, 8 Cafe Negril — The Four Sides, 6; Marc Stone Band, 9:30 Checkpoint Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7; T Bone & the Rhythm Makers, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Charlie Dennard & Friends, 6 Circle Bar — Carl LeBlanc, 6 Columns Hotel — John Rankin & Friends, 8 d.b.a. — DinosAurchestra, 7; Treme Brass Band, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — The Last Honky Tonk Music Series with Bridgette London, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Gasa Gasa — Doon, Stefan, DJ Fly Gurl Britt, 9 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Adonis Rose Quintet, 8 Jazz National Historical Park — Richard Scott, noon Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library — Richard Rowley, 7 Little Gem Saloon — NOLA Dukes Big Band Showcase, 7 The Maison — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6:30; Resident Alien, 9:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Old Opera House — Creole Storm, 7:45 Old U.S. Mint — Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 & 10 RF’s — Lauren Sturm, 4; Lucas Davenport, 7 Snug Harbor — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10

WEDNESDAY 1 21st Amendment — Royal Street Winding Boys feat. Jenavieve Cook, 8 Bacchanal — Jesse Morrow Trio, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat. Giselle Anguizola, 2; Carl LeBlanc Jazz, 6:30; Mem Shannon Blues Band, 10

Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars feat. Stevie J. Blues, noon; BB King All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, 7 BMC — Mark Appleford, 5 Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski, 8 Bourbon O Bar — New Orleans Swamp Donkeys, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — The Jasper Brothers, 6 Cafe Istanbul — Thibault, 8 Cafe Negril — Wil Funk, 6; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30 Carousel Bar & Lounge — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 8:30 Casa Borrega — David Symons & Michele Levine Klezmer Duo, 6:30 Checkpoint Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7; The Jerry I Show, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Dave Hickey & Jacob Tanner, 6; Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott, 8 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 6 Columns Hotel — Andy Rogers, 8 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — George French Trio, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, Bayou International Sound, 10 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Tom Hook, 5:30 House of Blues — Jet Lounge, 11 Irish House — Ruby Ross, 6 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Jerome Amari Ansari, 5; Irvin Mayfield & the NOJO Jam, 8 Jazz Cafe — The Key Sound, 7:30 The Jefferson Orleans North — Jerry Embree & the Heartbeats, 6 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Britney Chauntae, 7 Loa Bar — Alexandra Scott, 8 The Maison — Hokum High Rollers, 4; Jazz Vipers, 6:30; Mutiny Squad, 9:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Khris Royal & Dark Matter, Naughty Palace, 10 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — Cole Williams, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band & Richard Moten, 8 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall All-Stars with Will Smith, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride & the Next Generation, 8 & 10 RF’s — Tony Seville & the Cadillacs, 7 Rivershack Tavern — Dave Ferrato, 7 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Jerry Embree, 8 Saucy’s — Mark Appleford, 6 Siberia — Tengger Cavalry, Abigail Williams, Art of the Process, 9

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THURSDAY 2 21st Amendment — G & Her Swinging Three, 5:30; Caesar Brothers, 9 AC Marriott — DJ Raj Smooth, 7 Bacchanal — The Courtyard Kings, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Cats-n-Heat, 2; Jenavieve Cook & the Royal Street Winding Boys, 6:30; Keith Stone Blues, 10 Banks Street Bar — New Creations Brass Band, 9 Bar Redux — Alex Bosworth, 8 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars feat. Stevie J. Blues, noon; BB King All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, 7 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Bayou International Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, 11 Buffa’s Lounge — Alexandra Scott & Josh Paxton, 5; Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand, 8 Cafe Negril — Revival, 6; Soul Project, 9:30 Casa Borrega — Geovane Santos, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Miss Nola, 7; Standard Dimensions, 11 Chiba — Brint Anderson, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Emily Robertson Bonnie Raitt Tribute, 6 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae, 6; Chelsea Lovitt & Boys, Bipolaroid, 9 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Sam Price & the True Believers, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Outlaw Country Jam with Jason Bishop, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Todd Duke Trio, 9:30 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Tom Hook, 5:30 Funky 544 — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — The Stooges Brass Band, 10 House of Blues — Morgan Heritage, DJ Green Thumb, 7 Irish House — Patrick Cooper, 6 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Ashlin Parker Trio, 5; The James Rivers Movement, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Chip Wilson, 8:30 Le Bon Temps Roule — Soul Rebels, 11 Little Gem Saloon — Lynn Drury, 7 The Maison — The Good For Nothin’ Band, 4; Sweet Substitute Jazz Band, 7; Dysfunktional Bone, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 11 Marigny Brasserie — Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson, 7 Old Point Bar — The 1% Nation, 8 One Eyed Jacks — Fast Times ’80s and ’90s Night, 10 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — Muevelo, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola with Crescent City Joymakers, 8 PAGE 108

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Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Legacy Band with Gregg Stafford, 6; The Preservation Hall-Stars with Lucien Barbarin, 8, 9 & 10 Ralph’s on the Park — Erin Demastes, 5 Republic New Orleans — Joker, 10 RF’s — Dirtyface, 4; James Martin Band, 7 Rivershack Tavern — Joe Krown & Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 8 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Horace Trahan, 8:30 Siberia — Homebody, Outer Spaces, Ghost Coast, Sun Year, Karmin, SBDC, 8 Snug Harbor — Jason Marsalis & Heirs to the Crescent City, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Taking a Stand Brass Blowout feat. DJ Captain Charles, Stooges Brass Band, 7 Spice Bar & Grill — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy’s Oopsie Daisies, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; Kettle Black, 7:30 Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 5 Vaughan’s Lounge — Treme Brass Band, 10

FRIDAY 3 21st Amendment — The Rhythm Regulators, 2:30; Jim Cole & the Boneyard Syncopators, 6; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 9:30

june 3rd Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Free Live Music: Irvin Mayfield + NOJO Family Band 6-7pm, $5 wine, beer, and punch in the Bolden Bar, 5-8pm Casa Borrega 1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Blake Amos & Friends perform Latin dance music starting at 7pm

AC Marriott — DJ Chris Stylez, 7 Bacchanal — Raphael Bas, 4:30; The Organettes, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 1; Christopher Johnson Jazz, 5:30; Smoky Greenwell Blues, 10 Banks Street Bar — Brent Richardson Piano Show, 7; Dash Rip Rock, 10 Bar Redux — Chelsea Lovitt & Boys, 8 Batch — Yisrael, 5 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars feat. Stevie J. Blues, noon; Mason Ruffner, 3:30; BB King All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, 8 Bourbon O Bar — Eight Dice Cloth, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Jerry Jumonville, 5; Isla Nola, 8; Truman Holland & the Back Porch Review, 11 Cafe Negril — Dana Abbott Band, 6:30; Higher Heights, 10 Carousel Bar & Lounge — Robin Barnes Jazz Quartet, 5 Casa Borrega — Blake Amos & Friends, 7 Castillo Blanco — Filastine, 9 Checkpoint Charlie — Domenic, 4; The Fortifiers, 7; The Green Mantles, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Colin Lake, 9 Circle Bar — Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, 6; Ekumen, CSSS, Soul Glo, High, 9:30 Columns Hotel — Ted Long, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; Ike Stubblefield Trio, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Vincent Marini, 7;

Greazy Alice, 9; DJ Fireworks, 1 a.m. Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Meghan Stewart Quintet, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Loose Marbles, 8 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Antoine Diel Trio, 5:30; Amanda Ducorbier Trio, 9 Funky 544 — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — Relapse: ’80s, ’90s, ’00s with DJ Matt Scott, 10 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Lincoln Durham, Griffin Dean, 10 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Piano Professor Series feat. Joe Krown, 5; Pirate’s Choice, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Mark Appleford, 5; One Tailed Three, 9:30 Le Bon Temps Roule — Steve DeTroy, 7 Little Gem Saloon — Glen David Andrews, 8 The Maison — Cats-n-Heat, 1; DinosAurchestra, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 7; Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers, The Jesse Smith Project, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Debauche, 11 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5 Old U.S. Mint — Dreux Antoine, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Pheasants, Twain, Toonces, Esther Rose, 10 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — Sturmlandia, 8:30 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Legacy Band with Wendell Brunious, 6; The PresHall Brass with Daniel Farrow, 8, 9 & 10 Republic New Orleans — Kidd Kidd,

music • art • food • more! Restaurant Primitivo 1800 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. $5 drink specials/wine specials 11:30am-10pm Creative Alliance of New Orleans 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. 3rd floor gallery, Willie White exhibit & Songs of Hope, Songs of Change open until 8pm, light refreshments M. Francis Gallery & Studios 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Passion 2 Paint Sip and Paint Party starts at 7pm, $35 per person

Dryades Public Market 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Esses Foods pasta dinner special, $5 specialty cocktails & small plates, 4-9pm

Curious Oyster Company 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Inside the Dryades Public Market $1 Gulf Oysters, $2 East & West Coast varieties, 4-6pm

Zeitgeist Arts Center 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Opening reception for See the North: Contemporary Canadian Cinema 5:307:30pm, Film screenings: Sleeping Giant at 7:30pm, Almost Holy at 9:15pm

New Orleans Tattoo Museum & Studio 1915 Martin Luther King Blvd. Open house with complimentary wine, meet and talk with the artists until 9pm

Concordia: Community Centered Planning & Design 2016 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Free design assistance, 4:30-6pm

The Good Shop and Church Alley Coffee Bar 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Pop-up shop & iced tea bar until 8pm

Roux Carré 2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Blue Jay Trio performs from 5-7pm Half price drinks at the bar, 3-6pm

Ashé Cultural Arts Center 1712 - 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Join a drum circle at 6:30pm, open house with boutique specials and Wetlands art exhibit, 5-8pm

ShiNola Art Gallery & Boutique 1813 Martin Luther King Blvd. Wine, live music and open mic, 6-10pm The Building 1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. NOCCA Jazz Ensemble featuring Orlando Gilbert & Benjamin Cousins, 8-11pm $15 cover and cash bar. International Vintage Guitars 1430 Baronne St. Open house with refreshments until 8pm, 50% off guitar strings

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Dee Day, Christian Radke, Benji Caine, Tha Muscle, 10 RF’s — John Marcey & Steve Mignano, 6 Rivershack Gretna — Jennie & the Jets, 9 Rivershack Tavern — ColdShot, 9 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Karma, 9:30 The Roosevelt Hotel Bar — Moon Germs, 7 Siberia — Holy Grail, Savage Master, Mobile Deathcamp, A Hanging, 10 Snug Harbor — Ellis Marsalis Quintet, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Mannie Fresh, Juvenile, 9 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 Three Keys (Ace Hotel) — Little Maker, 9 Three Muses — Royal Roses, 5:30; The Tanglers, 9 Tipitina’s — Koan’s 504 Summer Jam feat. Mystikal, Koan, DJ Skratchmo, Paasky, 10 Twist of Lime — Sex Knuckle, Stereo Fire Empire, Villa Diodati, 10 Ugly Dog Saloon — Ron Hotstream & the MidCity Drifters, 7 Vaso — JoJo and Mo Blues, 11 a.m.; Bobby Love & Friends, 3

SATURDAY 4 21st Amendment — Big Joe Kennedy, 2:30; Juju Child, 6; The Ibervillianaires, 9:30 AC Marriott — Mykia Jovan, 7 Bacchanal — Red Organ Trio, 4; Will Thompson Quartet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — G & Her Swinging Three, 1; PAGE 110

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Banks Street Bar — Marshland, 8 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars feat. Stevie J. Blues, noon; Mason Ruffner, 3:30; BB King All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, 8 Bei Tempi — Conga Queen, 10 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7 Blue Nile Balcony Room — DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — The Key Sound, midnight Bourbon O Bar — R&R Music Group, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Ruby Ross, 5; The Royal Rounders, 8; Michael Liuzza, 11 Cafe Negril — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 4; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Casa Borrega — Pepe Coloma Trio, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Anna, 4; One Tailed Three, 7; Texas Pete, 11 Circle Bar — Richard Bates, 6 Columns Hotel — Chris Saunders, 2 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — Cats-n-Heat, 4; Tuba Skinny, 7; Little Freddie King, 11 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Kenny Triche, 7; The Hubcap Kings, 9; The 2 Pistols Jam Session, 2 a.m. Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sansonne, Krown & Fohl, 10 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Amanda Ducorbier Trio, 9 Funky 544 — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Gasa Gasa — Mac Irv, Tony Wilson, Snugluv, 10 Golden Lantern — Esplanade Ave. Band, 7:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — Hustle with DJ Soul Sister, 11 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Sole Brothas Hip-Hop Showcase feat. Lyrikill, Concept & Nuddie Piper, Knox & Frank Macelino, DCB, Picothaplusman, DJ 80K, 10 Hurricanes Sports Bar — Glamarama, Monkeybird Express, 10 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Glen David Andrews, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Mark Parsons, 5; Lonestar Stout, 9 Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 & 9; Marc Stone (DJ set), 10:30 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 1; Leah Rucker, 4; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7; Kumasi, No Good Deed, 10 Marigny Brasserie — The Key Sound, 3 Old Point Bar — Diablo’s Horns, 9:30 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — Kristina Morales & Inner Organ Trio, 8:30 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band with Fred Lonzo & Ernie Elly, 8 Preservation Hall — The Joint Chiefs of Jazz with Frank Oxley, 6; The Preservation Hall All-Stars with Wendell Brunious, 8, 9 & 10 RF’s — Lucas Davenport, 6 Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 1 Rivershack Gretna — Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, 9 Rivershack Tavern — Brent Johnson & the Call Up, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — The Yat Pack, 9 The Roosevelt Hotel Bar — Moon Germs, 7 Siberia — Disparo, Drink Fight Thugs, 10

Snug Harbor — Ike Stubblefield with Herlin Riley & Detroit Brooks, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Category 6, 10 Spotted Cat — Panorama Jazz Band, 6 Three Muses — Chris Christy, 5; Debbie Davis, 6; Shotgun Jazz Band, 9 Tipitina’s — The Revealers, Claude Bryant & the All Stars, DJ Rockadread, MC Eric B, 10 Twist of Lime — Blessed Be the Wretched, Deface, In the Trench, Southern Brutality, 10 Ugly Dog Saloon — The N’awlins Johnnys, 7 Vaso — JoJo and Mo Blues, 11 a.m.

SUNDAY 5 Bacchanal — The Tradsters, 4; The Roamin’ Jasmine, 7:30 Bamboula’s — NOLA Ragweeds Jazz, 1; Gentilly Stompers, 5:30; Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, 9 Banks Street Bar — Kyle Smith Band, 4; Kenny Triche Band, 8 & 10 Bar Redux — Alex Bosworth, Kelcy Mae, Danielle Ryce, 8 BB King’s — Keith Stone Band, 11 a.m.; Venessa William & Louisiana Lightning, 6 Blue Nile — Street Legends Brass Band, 11 BMC — Snake & the Charmers, 6 Bombay Club — David Boeddinghaus, 8 Bourbon O Bar — Chris Christy Jazz Band, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Some Like It Hot, 10:30 a.m.; Jazz Youth Showcase, 4; Harry Mayronne, 7 Cafe Negril — Ecirb Muller’s Twisted Dixie, 6 Chickie Wah Wah — Sweet Olive Duo, 6; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 8 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, 6; Country Night with DJ Pasta, 9:30 Columns Hotel — Chip Wilson, 11 a.m. d.b.a. — Soul Brass Band, 3; Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Lagniappe Brass Band, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Lauren Sturm, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Peter Nu, 9 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10 Funky 544 — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Gasa Gasa — Tank & the Bangas, Riders Against the Storm, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Eraserface, Made Groceries, Sic Hop, 10 House of Blues — She Wants Revenge, 8 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Deaf&Poor, 7; Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Germaine Bazzle, 8 Jazz Cafe — The Key Sound, 7:30 The Jefferson Orleans North — The Pat Barberot Orchestra, 6:30 Joy Theater — Gogol Bordello, Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Van Hudson, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Cecile Savage Duo, 10 a.m. The Maison — Chance Bushman & the NOLA Jitterbugs, 10 a.m.; Royal Street Winding Boys, 1; Eight Dice Cloth, 4; New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio, 10 Old Point Bar — Amanda Walker, 3:30; Sunday Night Jazz feat. Romy Kaye & the Mercy-Buckets, Jean Marie Harris, 7

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One Eyed Jacks — Chicano Batman, 9 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — South Jones, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Sunday Night Swingsters with Gerald French & Tom Fischer, 8 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Legacy Band with Gregg Stafford, 6; The Preservation Hall All-Stars with Wendell Brunious, 8, 9 & 10 Ralph’s on the Park — Joe Krown, 5 RF’s — Will Kennedy, 4; Tony Seville, 7 Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 2 Siberia — Giuda, 10 Snug Harbor — Tom McDermott Scott Joplin Tribute, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10 Three Keys (Ace Hotel) — Bon Bon Vivant, noon Three Muses — Raphael et Pascal, 5; Linnzi Zaorski, 8 Vaso — JoJo and Mo Blues, 11 a.m.

MONDAY 6 21st Amendment — Dave Hennessy, 7 Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Mark Rubin & Chip Wilson, 2; NOLA Swingin’ Gypsies, 5:30; Smoky’s Blues Monday Jam, 9 Banks Street Bar — Lauren Sturm’s Piano Night, 7; South Jones, 10 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars feat. Stevie J. Blues, noon; BB King All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, 7 Blue Nile — Brass-A-Holics, 10 Bombay Club — Josh Paxton, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Arsene DeLay, 5; Antoine Deal, 8 Cafe Negril — Noggin, 6; Whitney Alouisious & Mutiny Squad, 9:30 Checkpoint Charlie — Mike True, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Albanie Falletta, 6; Andrew Duhon, 8 Circle Bar — DJ BuyItNow, 6; Deaf&Poor, Snuff Redux, Love Cop, Druids, 9 Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8

d.b.a. — Glen David Andrews, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Gasa Gasa — The Sheepdogs, McGregor, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8; Instant Opus Improvised Series, 10 Irish House — Traditional Irish music session, 7 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Paul Tobin, 8 The Maison — Chicken & Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7; Crooked Vines, 11 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars, Bobby Love, 8 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters with Leroy Jones, 8, 9 & 10 RF’s — David Bach, 4; Monty Banks, 7 Sidney’s Saloon — King James & the Special Men, 10 Snug Harbor — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy’s Oopsie Daisies, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10 Teddy’s Hole in the Wall — Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Joe Krown, 8 Three Muses — Joe Cabral, 7

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Albinas Prizgintas. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 5220276; www.trinitynola.com — The organist’s “Organ & Labyrinth” performance includes selections from baroque to vintage rock by candlelight. Free. 6 p.m. Tuesday. The Cincinnati Boychoir. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 5220276; www.trinitynola.com — Christopher Eanes directs the choir as part of the church’s artist performance series. Free. 5 p.m. Sunday. Lyrica Baroque. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 1229 Broadway St., (504) 862-3214; www.tulane.edu — The classical group’s “Baroque and Beyond” program includes selections from the period, works by

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NEW ORLEANS MISSED THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR of Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike, the celebra• June 5 tory fall 2015 circuit during which • 9 p.m. Sunday Gogol Bordello played its visa-stampeding third LP in its entirety. The • The Joy Theater border-warring Epcot rockers haven’t • 1200 Canal St. been cold-shouldering one of its favorite stopovers. It’s more a matter • (504) 528-9569 of saturation: The band ransacked the • www.thejoytheater.com House of Blues last spring and pulled the pin on the 2014 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience months before that. And all without any new material — Pura Vida Conspiracy (ATO), the group’s last album, is almost three years old. Given this recent history, it’s hard to say which direction Eugene Hutz will steer his handlebar. He may reach back for some Underdog treats, barking about the perils of youth over blood-curdling female screams; he may stick to Pura Vida’s more modern script, adhering to the most focused (read: least batshit) setlist Gogol ever produced; or, more likely, he may Cuisinart the whole catalog, cutting his vodka with vermouth (Super Taranta!) for good measure. Birthed in Ukraine, baptized on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and currently based in Brazil, the transcontinental hustler was born on tour. Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls and Walter Schreifels open. Tickets $34.50$42.50. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

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Strauss and original compositions. Tickets $30, students $10. 7 p.m. Thursday. Moses G. Hogan Chorale, New Orleans Black Chorale, Zion Harmonizers, Dillard Concert Choir. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www. trinitynola.com — The choirs and guests perform “Earth’s Grace from God” by Hezekiah Brinson. Free. 7 p.m. Saturday.

CALL FOR MUSIC Crescent City Sound Chorus. Singers of all levels are welcome to join the women’s chorus for a variety of vocal exercises. Reading music is not required. Contact Corinna at (601) 550-0983 or email corinna@ccschorus.org with questions. Kinderchor. Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 5228014 — The New Orleans German-

American Children’s Chorus meets Saturday afternoons from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Membership is open to all ages and no prior experience in German or singing is necessary. Visit www. neworleanskinderchor.blogspot.com for details. New Orleans Volunteer Orchestra The orchestra seeks musicians at intermediate level or higher. Visit www. novorchestra.com for details.

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OPENING THIS WEEKEND Almost Holy (NR) — Terrence Malick produced this documentary about a Ukranian rehab counselor in a morally ambiguous environment. Zeitgeist Love & Friendship (PG) — Lady Susan hunts for a man at an English manor in an Austen-inspired comedy of manners. Elmwood, Canal Place Me Before You (PG-13) — High tea meets high treacle when an English woman becomes the caretaker for a handsome paralyzed banker. Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (R) — The male pop star mockumentary bears no resemblance to any persons living or dead, especially Justin Bieber. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell Sleeping Giant (NR) — On the shores of Lake Superior, three Canadian teens start to grapple with adult problems. Zeitgeist Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (PG-13) — The sewer-dwelling martial arts experts lose their battle against evil studio executives and their Franchise Reboot Machine. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Chalmette Weiner (NR) — The aptly-named New York politician is profiled. Broad

NOW SHOWING Alice Through the Looking Glass (PG) — Only the Red Queen welcomes this installment of the Tim Burton-Johnny Depp bromance. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place, Prytania A Bigger Splash (R) — Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes are old flames unwisely reunited on an idyllic Italian island. Elmwood, Canal Place Captain America: Civil War (PG-13) — Members of Hollywood’s A-list (Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johannson, Elizabeth Olsen) reunite for another round of capes and spandex. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place The Darkness (PG-13) — Road-tripgame hero Kevin Bacon is plagued by a poltergeistin the Grand Canyon. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal The Huntsman: Winter’s War (PG-13) — In a frozen wasteland of sequels and reboots, a sequel and reboot about a frozen wasteland. Regal The Jungle Book (PG) — A revival of the children’s story. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal The Meddler (PG-13) — In this terrifying portrayal, Susan Sarandon is a meddling mom. Elmwood, Canal Place Money Monster (R) — Jodie Foster directs the thriller in which a TV personality

(George Clooney) faces an unhinged viewer. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13) — According to The New York Times, “where traditional movie stardom goes to die.” Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

SPECIAL SCREENINGS 42nd Street (NR) — The original “backstage” musical is credited with saving the Warner Brothers studio from bankruptcy. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania An American Tail (G) — There are no cats in America, and the streets are paved with cheese. 1:30 p.m. Friday-Monday. Chalmette The Man Who Knew Infinity (PG-13) — This restrained biopic of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan focuses on his friendship with Cambridge scholar G.H. Hardy. 3 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, 2:40 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday. Broad The Other Side (NR) — Drug dealer Mark and his girlfriend experience a lot in an Italian documentary shot in Louisiana. 9:30 p.m Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist Pele: Birth of a Legend (PG) — The soccer documentary juggles Pele’s early life and discussions of prejudice in Brazil. 5:05 p.m. and 9:30 p.m Tuesday-Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Broad Presenting Princess Shaw (NR) — The documentary follows Samantha Montgomery: New Orleans resident, nursing home worker and closet YouTube pop star. Reception with the singer follows. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Contemporary Arts Center Songs My Brothers Taught Me (NR) — The drama about Lakota teens deals with alcoholism and dissolving family ties. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist To Have and Have Not (NR) — Bogey plays opposite Lauren Bacall in this steamy drama set in the WWII French resistance. 10 a.m. Wednesday. Prytania The Whole Gritty City (NR) — The documentary follows three New Orleans highschool marching bands as they prepare for Mardi Gras parades. 6 p.m. Thursday. Ogden Museum of Southern Art Yoga Hosers (PG-13) — In Kevin Smith’s comedy, two Canadian teenagers battle evil forces using their fiercest yoga poses. A Q&A with the director follows. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Joy Theater

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THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A CINDERELLA STORY UNFOLDING IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD. Israeli filmmaker Ido Haar’s documentary Presenting Princess Shaw tells the unlikely tale of New Orleans-based YouTube sensation Samantha Montgomery • May 31 (who goes by the name Princess Shaw), a • 7 p.m. Tuesday talented singer/songwriter who was plucked • Contemporary Arts Center, from obscurity by musician, producer and digital collage specialist Ophir Kutiel, known 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3805; as Kutiman. www.cacno.org Like the 2012 Oscar-winning film Searching • Opens June 3 for Sugar Man, Presenting Princess Shaw is one of the rare music-centered documenta• The Broad Theater, 636 N. Broad ries aimed at general audiences rather than St., (504) 218-1008; www.themusic fans. Princess Shaw’s moving story is one of perseverance and self-discovery broadtheater.com as she finds salvation from terrible abuses suffered in childhood through her artistic life PHOTO COURTESY in adulthood. Her charisma is irresistible and MAGNOLIA PICTURES her eventual recognition and success are easy to enjoy. But Presenting Princess Shaw began with Kutiman, Haar’s longtime friend and fellow Israeli. Kutiman has become known internationally for what are often described as YouTube mashups. He gathers, manipulates and edits together found online bits of music and video from amateur musicians around the world to create unified and compelling pieces of music that he uploads to YouTube. Kutiman does not contact the musicians in advance or ask permission to use their work and accepts no advertising or other payment for the finished product. Before Haar came to New Orleans and fell under Princess Shaw’s spell, he intended to make a documentary about a variety of international musicians who discover they are part of Kutiman’s global and uniquely digital-era collaboration. Opening with a quote from the free culture movement, Haar’s film portrays Kutiman’s methods as representative of a utopian vision of shared creativity on the web. But the reality appears a bit more complicated. All the songs developed for Kutiman’s “YouTube album” Thru You Too (which includes Princess Shaw’s mesmerizing “Give It Up”) are built around a cappella performances of complete songs written by others. As seen throughout the film, everyone from DJs to museum curators (Kutiman’s work has been adopted by the fine art world) credits Kutiman with creating the music. But his role may be more producer and accompanist than composer. It’s clear that Princess Shaw is thrilled by Kutiman’s development of her deeply personal songs and the resulting worldwide exposure. But by choosing not to address potential issues of ownership and cultural appropriation, Haar creates a film that’s more satisfying on an emotional level than an intellectual one. The film divides screen time between Princess Shaw’s personal struggles in New Orleans and Kutiman’s seemingly solitary existence on an Israeli kibbutz crafting music and video on a computer. She bravely faces an open-mic audience of five or six people at Cafe Istanbul and bares her soul in conversation with her cousins. The loneliness experienced by two artists living 7,000 miles apart is a consistent but ultimately underdeveloped theme. More engaging is Princess Shaw’s remarkable voice, which has a subtle childlike quality that helped distinguish great singers from Judy Garland to Lucinda Williams. During months of intermittent filming in New Orleans, Haar never told Princess Shaw about Kutiman or that her life was about to change. Instead, he told her he was making a documentary about YouTube performers. One could argue that the deception was crucial to his ability to tell Princess Shaw’s story in an accurate and organic way — or not. If nothing else, it allowed Haar to be present with his camera when Princess Shaw first discovered Kutiman’s reimagining of her music. It’s a wonderful moment to capture for posterity, if not an entirely honest one for the filmmaker. — KEN KORMAN

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HAPPENINGS Julia Street art walk. New Orleans Arts District, Galleries on Julia and Camp streets and St. Charles Avenue — Galleries in the Warehouse District host free openings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

OPENING Beata Sasik Gallery. 541 Julia St., (985) 288-4170; www.beatasasik.com — “Trees and Leaves,” new paintings and jewelry by Beata Sasik; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — “Transformation,” new work by Nell Tilton; opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. “House Ghosts,” new oil paintings by Michael Chambers, through Tuesday. Cole Pratt Gallery. 3800 Magazine St., (504) 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery. com — “Everything in Its Place,” abstract acrylic paintings by Brad Wreyford; opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The Foundation Gallery. 1109 Royal St., (504) 568-0955; www.foundationgallerynola.com — “Books/Catalysts,” book arts survey curated by Jon Coffelt; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Hammond Regional Arts Center. 217 E. Thomas St., Hammond, (985) 542-7113; www.hammondarts.org — “Stitched Together,” fiber work by Hannah P. Joyce, Laura Gipson and Kathryn Hunter; opening reception 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — “Art Hysterical,” New Orleans artists curated by Matthew Weldon Showman; “Web of Life,” abstract paintings by Richelle Gribble; “Mother Vision,” dimensional photographs by Rosemary Scott-Fishburn; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Luminescence,” new work by Deedra Ludwig; “Memento Wild,” new work by Marcy Lally; opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery. com — “Lumen,” oil paintings by Jerry Cabrera; opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

GALLERIES A Gallery for Fine Photography. 241 Chartres St., (504) 568-1313; www.agallery.com — “Black & White and Kolor,” new photographs by Elliott Erwitt, through June. Angela King Gallery. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery.com — “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” sketches and

work by Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel), through June 26. “Motion and Color,” new work by Terri Hallman, through June 13. Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street.com/ antenna — “Artichoke,” new images by Style Moniker, through Sunday. “Looking Local: A Library of Place,” artists interpret place through mixed-media work; “I Am an Important Giant,” mixed-media micro installations; both through Tuesday. Antieau Gallery. 927 Royal St., (504) 304-0849; www.antieaugallery.com — “Night Flying,” new work by Chris Roberts-Antieau, ongoing. Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 309-4249; www.antonart. com — “Outsider Artist Expose,” folk and outsider art by Mose Tolliver, Howard Finster, Jimmy Lee Sudduth and Chuckie Williams, ongoing. Aquarium Gallery and Studios. 934 Montegut St., (504) 701-0511; www. theaquariumstudios.wix.com/theaquariumstudios — “Quantifying Coastal Encounters,” new work by Delaina LeBlanc, through June. Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ariodantegallery. com — New mixed-media work by Erin Lee Gafill, Christophe and Barbara Hentz, through Tuesday. Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “Distant Voices in a Foreign Language,” paintings by Vernon Fisher; “Drawing, Reading and Counting,” mixed-media work by James Drake; both through June 18. “Night Vision,” photographs by Lee Deigaard, through Tuesday. Barrister’s Gallery. 2331 St. Claude Ave., (504) 525-2767; www.barristersgallery. com — “Dystopia,” mixed-media group exhibition curated by Dan Tague; “Sunflower Tourism Co.,” installation by Jason Chaffin; both through Saturday. Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — Paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing. Callan Fine Art. 240 Chartres St., (504) 524-0025; www.callanfineart.com — “Landscapes,” oil paintings by Ronna S. Harris, through Tuesday. Casell-Bergen Gallery. 1305 Decatur St., (504) 524-0671; www.casellbergengallery.com — Work by Joachim Casell, Rene Ragi, Bedonna, Gamal Sabla, Phillip Sage and others, through Tuesday. Catalyst Gallery of Art. 5207 Magazine St., (504) 220-7756; www.catalystgalleryofart.com — Group exhibition of New Orleans-inspired art, ongoing. CJ Nero. 839 Spain St., (504) 875-2008; www.facebook.com/craig.who.dat.nero — Paintings on salvaged materials by Paige De Bell, through Tuesday. Claire Elizabeth Gallery. 131 Decatur St., (843) 364-6196; www.claireelizabeth-

Myrtle Banks Building. 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — “Honoring William ‘Willie’ White,” retrospective of work by selftaught artist Willie White, through June 16. “Songs of Home Songs of Change,” sonic map installation by Jebney Lewis, Rick Snow and Christopher Staudinger, through June 26. New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave., (707) 779-9317; www.theneworleansartcenter.com — “Interpretations,” group exhibition including “New Heritage Trails” by Morgan Molthrop, through Sunday. New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com — Fabric prints of New Orleans neighborhoods by Greg Giegucz; live glass sculpting demonstrations by Robert Stern; both through Tuesday. New Orleans Healing Center. 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 948-9961; www. neworleanshealingcenter.org — “Fruit and the City,” new work by Belinda Tanno, through Tuesday. Overby Gallery. 529 N. Florida St., Covington, (985) 888-1310; www.overbygallery.com — Exhibition by gallery artists James Overby, John Goodwyne, Kathy Partridge, Linda Shelton and Ray Rouyer, ongoing. Pamela Marquis Studio. 221 Dauphine St., (504) 615-1752; www.pamelamarquisstudio.com — New paintings by Pamela Marquis, ongoing. Port. 2120 Port St.; www.2120port.com — “Spectacles,” installations by You Go Girl and Read More, through June 14. Red Truck Gallery. 938 Royal St., (504) 522-3630; www.redtruckgallery.com — “Arcana,” exhibition of occult-themed work by Liz McGrath, Camilla Rose Garcia, Jessicka Addams, Mab Graves, Souther Salazar, Ryan Heshka, Nicomi Nix Turner and others, through June. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — Work by Natalie Nichols, Kalaya Steede, Alison Ford, Erin Gesser and others, ongoing. RidgeWalker Glass Gallery. 2818 Rampart St., (504) 957-8075 or (504) 4502839; www.ridgewalkerglass.com — Glass, metal sculpture and paintings by Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway, ongoing. River House at Crevasse 22. 8122 Saro Lane, Poydras; www.cano-la.org — The sculpture garden addresses environmental themes, ongoing. Rodrigue Studio. 721 Royal St., (504) 5814244; www.georgerodrigue.com — “The Spirit of the Game,” work about sports by George Rodrigue, through Sept. 18. Rolland Golden Gallery. 325 E. Lockwood St., Covington, (985) 888-6588; www.rollandgoldengallery.com — “Finally Winter,” work by Rolland Golden, ongoing. Rutland Street Gallery. 828 E. Rutland St., Covington, (985) 773-4553; www. rutlandstreetgallery.com — Group exhibition featuring Peggy Imm, Shirley Doiron, Georgie Dossouy, Len Heatherly, Brooke Bonura and others, ongoing. Scott Edwards Photography Gallery. 2109 Decatur St., (504) 610-0581; www.scottedwardsgallery.com — “Follow the Music,” photographs of Louisiana by Michael P. Smith; “Tuff Enough,” work by Meg Turner; both through June 12. Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 7104506; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org —

“Scopomania,” new work by Ron Bennett, Natori Green, Jane Hill, Mike Kilgore, Gina Laguna, Lauren Laguna, Rebecca Madura and others, through Sunday. Soren Christensen Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com — “Second Nature,” new mixed-media work by KOLLABS (Anke Schofield and Luis Garcia-Nerey), through Tuesday. Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/ staplegoods — “Imprinted Essence,” relief printmaking by LaToya M. Hobbs, through Sunday. Steve Martin Fine Art. 624 Julia St., (504) 566-1390; www.stevemartinfineart. com — “Sex Death Unicorns,” anthropomorphic art and installations by Midori Tajiri Byrd, Christa Ougel, Ben Miller, Emily Lovejoy and Dee Robertson and curated by Ames Bissell, through Wednesday. Ten Gallery. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414; www.tengallerynola.com — “Familiar Tensions,” fiber art by textile artist Connie Shea, through Tuesday. Thomas Mann Gallery I/O. 1812 Magazine St., (504) 581-2113; www.thomasmann. com — “One.Two.,” functional sculpture by Hernan Caro and jewelry and metalsmithing by Co:Operation Garnish, through June. The Tigermen Den. 3113 Royal St.; www. facebook.com/tigermenden — “Shifting Deltas/Drifting Shelters,” new work about the Mississippi River Delta by Jacque Groves, through June 14. UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno. edu — “Abracadabra (The Art of Gender Illusion),” mixed-media work by Maxx Sizeler; “The Scales Fell from Her Eyes,” abstract paintings by Francesca Koerner; both through Sunday. Poydras Center. 650 Poydras St. — “Spring: Art in the Heart of Downtown,” exhibition of Degas Gallery artists, through Tuesday.

MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “Becoming Imperceptible,” new work and found images by Adam Pendleton, through June 16. The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — “Awash With Color: Seldom-Seen Watercolor Paintings by Louisiana Artists, 1789–1989,” and more. Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Historic French Quarter life and architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm.crt.state.la.us — “Louisiana: A Medley of Cultures,” display exploring Louisiana’s Native American, African and European influences, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www. lsm.crt.state.la.us — “From the Big Apple to the Big Easy,” Carnival costume designs by Helen Clark Warren and John C. Scheffler, through Dec. 4, and more. National Food & Beverage Foundation. 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www.natfab.org — “Tujague’s: 160 Years of Tradition,” photographs and memorabilia, ongoing.

ART New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “Bob Dylan: The New Orleans Series,” paintings by singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, through July, and more. Newcomb Art Museum. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www. newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — “First Folio: The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare,” through Tuesday. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — “The Surreal Work of a Reclusive Sculptor,” Arthur Kern retrospective, through July 17. Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.louisianastatemuseum. org/museums/the-old-us-mint — “Time Takes a Toll,” conserved instruments featuring Fats Domino’s piano, through December.

CALL FOR ARTISTS Bastille Day block party craft vendors. The Faubourg St. John’s Bastille Day block party seeks craft vendors. Contact monamcmahon@yahoo.com. Best of the Bayou poster contest. The Best of the Bayou Festival seeks submissions for its annual poster contest from artists ages 16 and older who have connections to Terrebonne, Lafourche or surrounding parishes. Call (985) 8765600 or by email at info@bestofthebayou.org for details. The Heart of City Park. City Park sponsors a photo contest for pictures of park landscapes, people enjoying the park and architectural points within. All photos must be taken during contest period. For details, visit www.neworleanscitypark. com/the-heart-of-city-park-photo-contest-2016. Jazz in the Park craft vendors. The spring music series in Armstrong Park seeks craft vendors. Contact vend@ armstrongpark.org or (504) 258-2444 for details. Mandeville’s Marigny OctoberFeast event poster contest. The festival seeks designs for its promotional poster. Email acasborne@cityofmandeville.com or visit www.cityofmandeville.com for details. New Orleans Loving Festival. The New Orleans Loving Festival seeks original artwork and short films with themes concerning love, race, identity and the multiracial experience for a juried group art exhibition. For more information contact mail@charitablefilmnetwork.org or visit www.lovingfestival.org. Utility box street gallery artists. Community Visions Unlimited seeks artists to paint public utility boxes around the city. Visit www.cvunola.org or email cvunola@ gmail.com for details. PAGE 116

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gallery.com — “Muses & Musicians,” new work by Jason Kruppa, Garrett Haab, Briana Catarino and Lela Brunet, through June 23. Coup d’Oeil Art Consortium. 2033 Magazine St., (504) 722-0876; www.coupdoeilartconsortium.com — “And the Beat Goes On,” paintings of musicians and installation by Dona Lief, through Saturday. The Degas Gallery. 604 Julia St., (504) 826-9744; www.thedegasgallery. com — New work by David Doherty, Marcia Holmes, Kelli Kaufman, Susan Morosky, Rhenda Saporito, Lori Sperier, Jim Seitz and Cathy Trione, through Tuesday. Frank Relle Photography. 910 Royal St., (504) 388-7601 — “Until the Water,” photographs by Frank Relle, ongoing. The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www.nolafront.org — “The Matriarchs,” new work by Cristina Molina; “Witness,” paintings by Richard Legendre; “Return of the Thin White Duke,” David Bowie tribute by Cynthia Scott; all through Sunday. Gallery B. Fos. 3956 Magazine St., (504) 444-2967; www.beckyfos.com — Paintings by Becky Fos, ongoing. Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres. com — Mixed-media work by Ally Burguieres, ongoing. Good Children Gallery. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “Good Vibes,” new work by gallery artists; “Louisiana’s Wetlands: Proud to Call It Home,” group mixed-media exhibition about the Louisiana coastal landscape; both through Sunday. Graphite Galleries. 936 Royal St., (504) 565-3739; www.graphitenola.com — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. Hall-Barnett Gallery. 237 Chartres St., (504) 522-5657; www.hallbarnett.com — “Finding Our Place,” landscapes and explorations of place by Southern artists, through June 19. Hyph3n-Art Gallery. 1901 Royal St., (504) 264-6863; www.hyph3n.com — Group exhibition by Polina Tereshina, Walker Babington, Charles Hoffacker, Garrett Haab, Jacob Edwards, Wendy Warrelmann and Amy Ieyoub, ongoing. John Bukaty Studio and Gallery. 841 Carondelet St., (970) 232-6100; www.johnbukaty.com — Paintings and sculpture by John Bukaty, ongoing. J&S Gallery. 3801 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 952-9163 — Wood carvings and paintings by local artists, through Tuesday. La Madama Bazarre. 910 Royal St., (504) 236-5076; www.lamadamabazarre. com — Mixed-media group exhibition by Jane Talton, Lateefah Wright, Sean Yseult, Darla Teagarden and others, ongoing. M. Francis Gallery. 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery.com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, ongoing. Martin Welch Art Gallery. 223 Dauphine St., (504) 388-4240; www.martinwelchart. com — Paintings and mixed-media work by Martin Welch, ongoing. Martine Chaisson Gallery. 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; www.martinechaissongallery.com — Exhibition featuring gallery artists, through June 25. May Gallery and Residency. 750 Carondelet St., (504) 316-3474; www.may-neworleans.org — “Trail Magique,” new work by Dave Greber, through July.

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ALL OVER THE WORLD, NATURE AND MOTHERHOOD HAVE BEEN VIEWED AS FUNDAMENTAL FACETS OF LIFE ON EARTH. But if Mother’s Day seems like a

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natural holiday, Earth Day can seem more like an afterthought, and those concerns coalesce in multimedia artist Cristina Molina’s photographic and video works at The Front. With • Through June 5 her native south Florida as a backdrop, Molina focuses on three generations of her Latina • The Matriarchs: photographs family members ranging from glamorous and video by Cristina Molina young women and elegant middle-age women to a magisterial matriarch. Some appear • The Front, 4100 St. Claude in dreamlike arrangements in garments cut Ave., (504) 301-8654; from the same floral cloth like surreal scenes www.nolafront.org from Hispanic fiction (pictured), while others evoke saints with palmetto frond halos. • Through June 4 Florida’s sinking coastal plains provide an otherworldly backdrop for scenes where fine• And the Beat Goes On: ly formed human hands appear as petals on paintings and mixed media tropical flora. A dreamy video, The Ice of the World, explores the challenge of navigating by Dona Lief the labyrinths of family and nature in a time of looming deluge, as the ice of the world melts • Coup d’oeil Art Consortium, into currents inexorably rising to claim what 2033 Magazine St., (504) we assumed was ours. 722-0876; www.coupdoeilartDona Lief’s retrospective at Coup d’oeil Art Consortium is comprised of meticuconsortium.com lously crafted works from the 1970s to the present. After starting out as a creator of strange oversized insect sculptures, Lief morphed into painting pop stars and celebrities as mutant species, replete with colorful wings, sharp mandibles and spindly antennae, as all-too-familiar figures inlcuding Madonna, Britney Spears and Michael Jackson were reincarnated as moths, flies and mantises — individuals microwaved by relentless media glare into strange hybrid beings defined by iridescent outer husks so opaque that it’s a mystery what is left beneath the facade. Her most human portraits are of local rappers and bounce artists such as Katey Red and Big Freedia — figures not yet metamorphosed into the predictably chimerical life forms that characterize American celebrity culture today. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

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THEATER Colossal. University of New Orleans, Robert E. Nims Theatre, Performing Arts Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive — Southern Rep’s production about a football player’s catastrophic injury incorporates sports sequences, a drum line and dance. Visit www.southernrep. com for details. Tickets $10-$40. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com — Stephen Sondheim’s Roman farce is full of cheating lovers and wicked neighbors. Tickets $35-$50. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Wicked. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 287-0351; www.saengernola. com — The long-touring musical tells the backstory of the witches in The Wizard of Oz. Tickets $46-$178. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

CABARET, BURLESQUE & VARIETY American Mess. Barcadia, 601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www. barcadianeworleans.com — Katie East hosts touring comedians Mike Recine, Nick Turner and Naomi Ekperigin with burlesque performances by Trixie Minx. Admission $10. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bad Girls of Burlesque. House of Blues (The Parish), 225 Decatur St., (504) 3104999; www.hob.com — Miss Stormy Gayle and others perform in the transgressive burlesque show. Tickets start at $21. 8 p.m. Friday. The Blue Book Cabaret. Bourbon Pub and Parade, 801 Bourbon St., (504) 529-2107; www.bourbonpub.com — Bella Blue and a rotating cast perform classic and contemporary burlesque and drag. Visit www.thebellalounge.com for details. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Saturday. Burgundy Burlesque. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 5225400; www.thesainthotelneworleans.com — Trixie Minx leads a weekly burlesque performance featuring live jazz. Free admission; reserved table $10. 9 p.m. Friday. Burlesque Ballroom. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www.sonesta.com/imjazzplayhouse — Trixie Minx stars in the 1960s-style burlesque show with music by Romy Kaye & the Mercy Buckets. Call (504) 553-2331. Midnight Friday. Fauxnique: The F Word. Ace Hotel, Three Keys, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 900-1180; www.threekeysnola.com — Performance artist Fauxnique’s show borrows from drag, fashion and theater traditions. Tickets $20-$40. 8 p.m. Thursday. Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue. Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com

— The touring sideshow features sword swallowers, fire breathers and other acts. Donny Vomit also performs. Tickets $13. 10 p.m. Friday. L’age D’or Burlesque. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www. barredux.com — Dancers from leVillain Cabaret pay tribute to classic burlesque artists. Tickets $10. 11 p.m. Saturday. Burlesque Boozy Brunch: Legs and Eggs. SoBou, 310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www.sobounola.com — A burlesque performance by Bella Blue and friends accompanies brunch service. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Risq. Harrah’s Casino, Masquerade, 8 Canal St., (504) 533-6000; www. masquerade-nightclub.com — Bella Blue and the Foxglove Revue perform at this monthly burlesque series. Free admission. 8 p.m. Friday. Whiskey & Rhinestones. Gravier Street Social, 523 Gravier St., (504) 941-7629; www.gravierstreetsocial.com — Bella Blue hosts a burlesque show. Visit www. thebellalounge.com for details. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday.

DANCE Komenka. Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — The world music dance ensemble’s spring concert has selections from the Argentinian tango to the Italian tarantella. Call (504) 529-4676 or email rodij@copper.net for details. Tickets $15, $10 seniors, students and children. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

COMEDY Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114; www. facebook.com/twelve.mile.limit — Julie Mitchell and Laura Sanders host an openmic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Monday. Block Party. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Nick Napolitano hosts an anything-goes open mic. 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www. lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts a stand-up show. 10 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Vincent Zambon hosts a stand-up show. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Comedy Gold. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/neworleans — Leon Blanda hosts a stand-up showcase of local and traveling comics. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www. thehowlinwolf.com — Frederick “RedPAGE 119

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DESPITE OPENING ON BROADWAY MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, currently running at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, is hilariously entertaining. The timeless plot is based on comedies penned by the Roman playwright Plautus 2,000 years ago, which proves that dynamics among young lovers, old fools, egotistical leaders and cunning underlings never really change. Forum won six Tony Awards and is considered one of the most successful musical comedies of all time. With book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, the show is one of the few for which Stephen Sondheim wrote both music and lyrics. His rousing opener PHOTO BY JOHN BARROIS “Comedy Tonight” sets up the premise of the play, and it’s the tune audiences hum • June 2-5 when they leave. The show takes a time-honored plotline from Ancient Rome and a style of improvisa• 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; tional theater from Italy’s 16th century, commedia dell’arte, featuring standard char3 p.m. Sun. acters: masters, slaves and paramours engaged in futile struggles to keep youngsters apart. • Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Senex (Bob Edes Jr.) plays a house master who ought to have the upper hand over Carre, 616 St. Peter St., family and servants but is easily outwitted. Pseudolus (Sean Patterson), personal slave (504) 522-• 2081; to Senex’s son Hero (John Michael Haas), bargains for his freedom with a promise to get the girl. A recent import from Crete, the virgin Philia is temporarily lodged in a house of www.lepetittheatre.com ill repute run by Lycus, conveniently located right next door. • Tickets $35-$50 The Petit production’s allusions to New Orleans are unmistakable. The red and blue set accented by neon lights resembles the French Quarter more than a Roman piazza. The social classes intermingle so much, one wonders what Pseudolus would gain by being free. Pseudolus energetically keeps the plot moving, donning disguises, fabricating bizarre excuses and racing in and out of doorways, toga flying. Among the old fools, Senex lusts after a cadre of scantily dressed courtesans while dodging his frustrated wife Domina (Tracey E. Collins). “Never fall in love during a total eclipse,” Senex quips. A high point is a chorus line performed by Pseudolus, Hysterium, Senex and Lycus to “Everybody Ought to Have a Maid.” Their timeless male fantasies about a “menial, consistently congenial” servant puttering around the house, “sweeping out, sleeping in,” would no doubt be delightful, offering “the sort of help you never get from a spouse.” Shapely courtesans who perform seductive dances have names that stir the imagination: Gymnasia, Geminae, Tintinabula, Vibrata and Panacea — “whose body stands up to every promise.” Hannah Rachel’s portrayal of Philia is closer to a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader than a blushing virgin, but she gives a beautiful rendition of another memorable song, “Lovely.” An audience favorite, Hysterium (Keith Claverie), took every pratfall as the sidekick slave. Kissing the hem of his master’s garment, he gushed: “I love to grovel.” Finally, the military captain (Kevin Murphy) is marvelously virile when he arrives to claim his virgin bride. Directed by Ricky Graham, the production delivers all that Pseudolus promised in his opening monologue — nothing portentous or polite, just rip-roaring comedy tonight. — MARY RICKARD

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Bean” Plunkett hosts a stand-up show. 8 p.m. Thursday. Dawlin’ and Hawt. Castle Theatre, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 287-4707; www.castle501.com — Becky Allen and Amanda Hebert star in sketch comedy directed by Ricky Graham. Tickets $15-$20. 8 p.m. Saturday. Dean’s List. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone, Margee Green and Cyrus Cooper perform improv. 8 p.m. Wednesday. An Evening of Gospel and Comedy. Carver Theater, 2101 Orleans Ave., (504) 304-0460; www.carvertheater.org — Lyle Henderson hosts, with comedy and musical performances by Tonya Boyd-Cannon, Comedian Shervey, Ruben Williams, Deacontwo Save and the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Gospel Choir. Tickets $25-$40. 6 p.m. Saturday. Friday Night Laughs. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www.nolacomedy.com — Jackie Jenkins Jr. hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 10 p.m., show at 11 p.m. Friday. Go Ahead. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone and Shawn Dugas host a short lineup of alternative comics. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Hot Sauce. Voodoo Mystere Lounge, 718 N. Rampart St., (504) 304-1568 — Vincent Zambon and Leon Blanda host a comedy showcase. 8 p.m. Thursday. Local Uproar. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www.theallwayslounge.com — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday. Night Church. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 947-2379; www.sidneyssaloon.com — Benjamin Hoffman and Paul Oswell host a stand-up show, and there’s free ice cream. 8:30 p.m. Thursday. NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www.hiholounge.net — Duncan Pace hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Sunday. Stage Time. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues. com/neworleans — Leon Blanda hosts an open mic. Sign-up 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Stand Up or Shut Up. Black Label Icehouse, 3000 Dryades St., (504) 875-2876; www.blacklabelbbq.com — Garrett Cousino hosts an open mic. 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Think You’re Funny?. Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 865-9190; www.carrolltonstation. com — Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday. You Don’t Know the Half of It. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com — Actors and improv performers present half-scripted, half-improvised scenes with absurd results. Tickets $25. 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

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TUESDAY 31 Lakeview Sunrise Run. Chateau Coffee House and Cafe, 139 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (504) 286-1777; www.chateaucafe.com — Varsity Sports hosts a free 3- to 5-mile dawn run. 6 a.m.

WEDNESDAY 1 Community Printshop Members & Volunteer Meeting. New Orleans Community Printshop & Darkroom, 1201 Mazant St.; www.nolacommunityprintshop.org — At a meeting for existing and prospective members, attendees learn about assisting with the print shop’s Open Shop days, hosting gallery events, working with youth programs and more. For details, contact communityprintshop@gmail. com. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Square. Lafayette Square, 601 S. Maestri Place — The concert series features New Orleans musicians, food, drinks and arts and crafts. Proceeds benefit the Young Leadership Council. Visit www.wednesdayatthesquare.com for details. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays on the Point. Algiers Ferry Landing, Algiers, 200 Morgan St. — The summer concert series has musical performances, wine and concessions from local restaurants. Visit www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com for details. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY 2 Jazz in the Park. Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St. — A weekly concert series features musical performances, craft vendors and concessions from local restaurants. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Taste of Myanmar. Recirculating Farms Coalition, 1750 Carondelet St., (504) 507-0357 — Guest speakers from Burmese pop-up restaurant Lahpet discuss traditional Burmese cooking and preparation techniques and give out samples. Free admission; RSVP required to gstewart@recirculatingfarms.org. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tujague’s Guest Chef Dinner Series. Tujague’s Restaurant, 823 Decatur St., (504) 525-8676; www.tujagues.com — Guest chef Stephen Stryjewski collaborates with Tujague’s chef Marcus Woodham to create a five-course dinner that benefits the Link Stryjewski Foundation. Tickets $125. 7 p.m. VSNO Social Run. Varsity Sports, 3450 Magazine St., (504) 899-4144; www. varsityrunning.com — Runners meet for a 3- to 6-mile run, followed by a social hour. 6 p.m. World War II Discussion Group. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jef-

ferson.lib.la.us — Historian Brian Altobello hosts the group for history buffs. 7 p.m.

FRIDAY 3 First Fridays on the Boulevard. Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard at Erato Street — The Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard Merchants Association hosts an evening market with music, food, art activities and discounts at neighborhood businesses. 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www. noma.org — The museum stays open late for musical performances, artist talks and guided tours. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Get Ready, Get Set, Dance! Central City Library, Mahalia Jackson Center, building C, room 235, 2405 Jackson Ave., (504) 596-3110; www.nutrias.org — A freestyle hip-hop dance competition for ages 7-10, 11-13 and 14-18 celebrates the library’s summer programs. Free admission. 12:30 p.m. Great Futures Start Here Gala. Money Hill Country Club, 100 Country Club Drive, Abita Springs, (985) 892-3300 — The fundraiser benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Louisiana and features silent and live auctions, prizes, food and spirits from local restaurants. Visit www.bgcsela.org to register. Tickets start at $100. 7 p.m. Juleps in June. Private residence — The Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society hosts a cocktail party to benefit local literacy programs. Email faulkhouse@aol.com for details. Tickets $175, couples $300, young professionals $75. 7 p.m. June under the Moon. New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 488-2896; www. neworleanscitypark.com/events/juneunder-the-moon — The Carousel Gardens Amusement Park opens for an adults-only evening with amusement park rides, concessions and free beer. Tickets $30. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. A Night to Celebrate Freedom and Gather for Justice. The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St., (504) 486-8351; www. cannerynola.com — Innocence Project New Orleans holds a fundraising gala featuring a buffet dinner by Jacques-Imos, an open bar and a silent auction. Visit www.ip-no.org for details. Tickets $150. 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. WYES Culinary Event Series. National Food & Beverage Foundation, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www.natfab.org — Culinary events celebrate regional cuisines and the life of K-Paul’s chef Paul Prudhomme. A four-course dinner includes a video tribute to the chef; Saturday workshops discuss Cajun and New Orleans cooking techniques and history. Visit www.wyes. org for details. Tickets $35-$250. Dinner

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SATURDAY 4 Bienville Saturday Market. Swap Meet NOLA, 3525 Bienville St., (504) 813-5370; www.swapmeetnola. com — The pet-friendly weekly market features arts, crafts, a flea market and food. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Covington Art Market. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — The market features a variety of work from local and regional artists, including jewelry, crafts, photography, paintings and more. Visit www. sttammanyartassociation.org for details. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crescent City Levee Run. River Road at Labarre Road, Jefferson — The 4-mile evening run is part of the Crescent City Classic race series. Visit www.ccc10k.com for details. Registration starts at $35. 7 p.m. German Regional Dinner. Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014; www.deutscheshaus. org — Deutsches Haus Ladies Auxiliary hosts a dinner, which focuses on the Cologne (North Rhineland-Westphalia) region of Germany. Proceeds benefit the new Deutsches Haus. Contact rmancini3@ cox.net for details. Tickets $32, members $27. 6:30 p.m. Heart & Soul Gala. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 5681702; www.generationshall.com — The American Heart Association hosts its annual fundraiser. Visit www.ahametairie. ejoinme.org or call (504) 830-2300 for details. Tickets $250. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Librarypalooza. West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 364-2660; East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The Jefferson Parish Library hosts two kick-off parties for its summer reading program. The West Bank location’s celebration is medieval themed and has sword fighting and archery demonstrations, crafts and face painting. The East Bank location has board and carnival games. Refreshments served. Free admission. 10 a.m. New Orleans International Beer Festival. Champions Square, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3822 — The festival includes unlimited sampling of more than 150 craft beers, as well as musical performances, seminars and a VIP area. Visit www.neworleansinternationalbeerfest.com for details. Tickets start at $40. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. New Orleans Ladies Arm Wrestling. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., (504) 569-8361; www.oneeyedjacks.net — Arm wrestlers assume professional wrestling-esque personas and compete in bouts to raise money for NOLA Trans Advocates. Visit www.nolaw.org for details. Admission $5. 9 p.m. New Orleans Oyster Festival. Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Canal Street at the Mississippi River, (504) 565-3033 — The festival features oyster dishes from more than 20 local restaurants, musical performances and oyster-eating and shucking competitions. See www.nolaoysterfest. org for details. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Parade of Homes. Citywide — The Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans holds a tour of new homes being built throughout the metro area. A full list of

homes can be found at www.hbagno.org. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pirate’s Ball and Scallywag Second Line. Hyatt French Quarter, 800 Iberville St., (504) 565-4566; www.frenchquarter. hyatt.com — A pirate-themed party with musical performances, food and drinks benefits Odyssey House. Costumes encouraged. Visit www.facebook.com/ odysseyhouselouisiana for details. Tickets $50. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Yoga on the Bayou. Bayou St. John, at Dumaine Street — Yoga Lagniappe hosts a rain-or-shine outdoor yoga class for all levels of practice. Email info@yogalagniappe.com for details. Suggested donation $10. 8:30 a.m. Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Golf Tournament. Joseph Bartholomew Golf Course, 6514 Congress Drive, (504) 6583387; www.playnolagolf.com — The tournament benefits local charities, including Toys for Tots and youth mentorship programs. Visit www.kreweofzulu.com for details. Tickets start at $100. 8 a.m.

SUNDAY 5 Dog Training Workshops. Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 368-5191; www.la-spca.org — The animal rescue organization hosts humans-only workshops on the topics of “Dogs and Babies” and “Intro to Dog Training.” Registration required for some workshops; check www.la-spca.org/trainingworkshops for details. Admission varies. 9 a.m. and noon. Hats, Heels & Highballs. Harrah’s Casino, Harrah’s Theatre, 1 Canal St., (504) 533-6600; www.harrahsneworleans. com — The Spice of Life Women’s Expo and St. Charles Avenue magazine host a party with hat and headdress fashion shows, a designer shoe showcase, snacks, signature martinis and wine. Tickets $50 in advance, $75 at the door. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Jazzi Brunch Buffet. Algiers Auditorium, 2485 Guadalcanal St., Algiers, (504) 2175003; www.algiersauditorium.com — A brunch buffet with bottomless mimosas benefits the Louisiana SPCA. Visit www. bit.ly/jazzibrunch for details. Tickets $30; use promo code LASPCA for discounted admission. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rubber Duck Derby. Big Lake at New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive — A rubber duck race for a variety of prizes benefits Second Harvest Food Bank. Visit www.no-hunger.org for details and to adopt ducks. 4 p.m. Shir Chadash in the Berkshires. Shir Chadash Synagogue, 3737 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-1144; www.shirchadash.org — A party and fundraiser with musical performances and refreshments celebrates the tenure of Rabbi Ethan Linden. Proceeds benefit the synagogue. Tickets $54. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

MONDAY 6 Keep Your Well-being in Dating & Relationships. Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 Gen. Taylor St., (504) 2495130; www.broadmoorimprovement.com — A workshop for women discusses online dating and general relationship issues. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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EVENTS market. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market, 922 Teche St., Algiers, (504) 362-0708; www.oldalgiersharvestfreshmarket.com — Produce and seafood are available for purchase. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Rivertown Farmers Market. Rivertown, 400 block of Williams Boulevard, Kenner, (504) 468-7231; www.kenner. la.us — The market features fruits, vegetables, dairy products, preserves and cooking demonstrations. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Sankofa Mobile Market. Lower 9th Ward Community Center, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave. — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The truck is also at 6322 St. Claude Ave. from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Vietnamese Farmers Market. Vietnamese Farmers Market, 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. — Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early morning market. 5 a.m. Saturday. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, Sala Avenue at Fourth Street, Westwego, (504) 341-9083; www.cityofwestwego. com/content/westwego-farmers-market — The monthly West Bank market offers produce, eggs, pickles, baked goods, art, live music and pony rides. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

WORDS Blood Jet Poetry Series. BJ’s Lounge, 4301 Burgundy St., (504) 945-9256 — Poets Lauren Burgess and Lewis Schmidt read, followed by an open mic. 8 p.m. Wednesday. BSB Open Mic. Banks Street Bar, 4401 Banks St., (504) 486-0258; www. banksstreetbarandgrill.com — Michael “Quess?” Moore guest hosts the poetry open mic. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Colin Campbell. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com — The author discusses and signs Free Days with George: Learning Life’s Little Lessons from One Very Big Dog. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Friends of the New Orleans Public Library book sale. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers, (504) 529-

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preserves, prepared foods and cooking demos. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Crescent City Farmers Market Magazine. Magazine Street Market, Magazine and Girod streets, (504) 861-5898; www.marketumbrella.org — The market features produce, flowers and food. As part of Touro’s “Living Well” education series, dietitian Julie Fortenberry leads a guided tour of the market that focuses on seasonal cooking and incorporating fresh foods into meals. Market 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, tour 10 a.m. Crescent City Farmers Market Mid-City. American Can Apartments, 3700 Orleans Ave. — Mid-City’s evening market features fresh produce and prepared items. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Crescent City Farmers Market Tulane. Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St., (504) 865-5000; www.tulane.edu — The weekly market features produce, dairy items, kettle corn, plants and flowers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. CRISP Farms Market. CRISP Farms Market, 1330 France St.; www.facebook. com/crispfarms — The urban farm offers greens, produce, herbs and seedlings. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. French Market. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www. frenchmarket.org — The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood, herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. German Coast Farmers Market. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www. germancoastfarmersmarket.org for details. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Gretna Farmers Market. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue between Third and Fourth streets, (504) 3611822 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 25 vendors offering fruits and vegetables, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, honey and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Grow Dat Farm Stand. Grow Dat Youth Farm, New Orleans City Park, 150 Zachary Taylor Drive, (504) 377-8395; www.growdatyouthfarm.org — Grow Dat Youth Farm sells its produce. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Hollygrove Market. Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., (504) 483-7037 — The urban farm operates a daily fresh

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American Cancer Society. The society seeks volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient service programs. Visit www.cancer.org or call (504) 219-2200. Arc of Greater New Orleans. The organization for people with intellectual disabilities seeks donations of Mardi Gras beads. Visit www.arcgno.org for details and drop-off locations. Bayou Rebirth Wetlands Education. Bayou Rebirth seeks volunteers for wetlands planting projects, nursery maintenance and other duties. Visit www. bayourebirth.org. CASA New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per month. No special skills are required; training and support are provided. Call (504) 522-1962 or email info@ casaneworleans.org. The Creativity Collective. The organization seeks artists, entrepreneurs, parents and teens to help with upcoming projects and events, including maintaining a creative resource directory and organizing charity bar crawls. Visit www.creativitycollective.com or call (916) 206-1659. Crescent City Farmers Market. CCFM and MarketUmbrella.org seek volunteers to field shoppers’ questions, assist seniors, help with children’s activities and more. Call (504) 495-1459 or email latifia@marketumbrella.org. Dress for Success New Orleans. The program for women entering the workplace seeks volunteers to manage inventory, help clients and share their expertise. Call (504) 891-4337 or email neworleans@ dressforsuccess.org. Each One Save One. Greater New Orleans’ largest one-on-one mentoring program seeks volunteer mentors. Visit www.eachonesaveone.org.

Edgar Degas Foundation. The nonprofit seeks volunteers to contribute to foundation development. Call (504) 821-5009 or email info@degashouse.com. Edible Schoolyard. Edible Schoolyard seeks community volunteers and interns to assist in kitchen and garden classes and to help in school gardens. Visit www. esynola.org/get-involved or email amelia@esynola.org. First Tee of Greater New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteers to serve as mentors and coaches to kids and teens through its golf program. Visit www. thefirstteenola.org. Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run seeks running partners, assistant coaches, committee members and race-day volunteers. Email info@gotrnola.org or visit www.gotrnola.org. Golden Opportunity Adult Literacy Program. GOAL seeks volunteers to conduct courses for reading comprehension, GED preparation and English language learning. Call (504) 373-4496. Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center. The center seeks part-time civil rights investigators with excellent writing skills, reliable transportation and no criminal convictions to help expose housing discrimination in the New Orleans metro area. Call (504) 717-4257 or email mmorgan@gnofairhousing.org. Green Light New Orleans. The group seeks volunteers to help install free energy-efficient lightbulbs in homes. Visit www.greenlightneworleans.org, call (504) 324-2429 or email green@greenlightneworleans.org. HandsOn New Orleans. The volunteer center for the New Orleans area invites prospective volunteers to learn about the opportunities available and how to be a good volunteer. Call (504) 304-2275, email volunteer@handsonneworleans.org or visit www.handsonneworleans.org. Hospice Volunteers. Harmony Hospice seeks volunteers to offer companionship to patients through reading, playing cards and other activities. Call Carla Fisher at (504) 832-8111. Jackson Barracks Museum Volunteers. The museum seeks volunteers to work one day a week for the Louisiana National Guard Museum. Volunteers prepare military aircraft, vehicles and equipment for display. Call David at (504) 837-0175 or email daveharrell@yahoo.com. Lakeview Civic Improvement Association. The association’s green space committee needs volunteers to pick up trash or trim trees for the adopt-a-block program. Sign up with Russ Barranco at (504) 482-9598 or rpbarranco@cox.net. Longue Vue House and Gardens. Longue Vue seeks volunteers to assist with giving tours, garden maintenance and education outreach. Email info@longuevue.com or call (504) 293-4720 for information. Louisiana SPCA. The LA/SPCA seeks volunteers to work with the animals and help with special events, education and more. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and complete an orientation to work directly with animals. Visit www. la-spca.org/volunteer. Lowernine.org. Lowernine.org seeks volunteers to help renovate homes in the Lower 9th Ward. Visit www.lowernine.org or email lauren@lowernine.org. National World War II Museum. The museum accepts applications for volunteers to greet visitors and familiarize them with

its galleries and artifacts. Call (504) 5276012, ext. 243, or email katherine.alpert@ nationalww2museum.org. New Canal Lighthouse Museum. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation seeks volunteer docents for its museum and education center. Visit www.saveourlake. org or call (504) 836-2238. NOLA for Life Mentors. The city initiative’s partner organizations seek adults to mentor boys ages 15 to 18 who are at risk for violence. Visit www.nolaforlife. org/give/mentor. NOLA Tree Project. The forestry organization seeks volunteers to adopt trees around the city and trim them. Visit www. nolatreeproject.org. NOLA Wise. The partnership of Global Green, the City of New Orleans and the Department of Energy helps homeowners make their homes more energy efficient. It seeks volunteers, who must attend a 30-minute orientation. Email mrowand@ globalgreen.org. Parkway Partners. The green space and community garden organization seeks volunteers for building, gardening and other projects. Email info@parkwaypartnersnola.org, call (504) 620-2224 or visit www.parkwaypartnersnola.org. Refugee mentors. Catholic Charities of New Orleans’ Refugee Service Program seeks volunteers, especially those with Arabic, Burmese and Spanish language skills, to help newly arrived refugees learn about everyday life in America. Senior companions. The New Orleans Council on Aging seeks volunteers to assist seniors with personal and daily tasks so they can live independently. Visit www. nocoa.org or call (504) 821-4121. SpayMart. The humane society seeks volunteers for fundraising, grant writing, data input, adoptions, animal care and more. Visit www.spaymart.org, email info@ spaymart.org or call (504) 454-8200. St. Thomas Hospitality House. The Catholic charity seeks individuals and groups of volunteers to serve people experiencing homelessness. Contact Daniel Thelen at nolacw@gmail.com or (517) 290-8533. Start the Adventure in Reading. The STAIR program holds regular two-hour training sessions for volunteers, who work one-on-one with public school students to develop reading and language skills. Call (504) 899-0820, email elizabeth@ stairnola.org or visit www.stairnola.org. Teen Life Counts. The Jewish Family Service program seeks volunteers to teach suicide prevention to middle school and high school students. Call (504) 831-8475. Veterans Housing Outreach Ministries. The charity seeks volunteers to help disabled, wounded and senior veterans with food and clothing distribution, home improvement and beautification, social media and web design. Call (504) 340-3429 or visit www.veteranshousingoutreach.webs.com.

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Locally owned & serving the New Orleans area for over 25 years

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Susana Palma

lakeviewcleaningllc@yahoo.com Fully Insured & Bonded

504-250-0884 504-913-6615

www.amtservicesla.com Obtain your State Approved Responsible Vendor permit by taking the course online. We offer you the opportunity to take the course and learn from any location with an Internet connection. Our online course offers benefits such as convenience and flexibility. The course includes video instruction and covers all of the topics and material you will need in order to pass the Responsible Vendor exam. Full details are explained on the web site. Instructor Led Classes are also available to book at your establishment. Fee: $25 Course Length: Approximately 2 hours

For further information please contact Kelly Collins: 504-578-1547

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For more information contact: Tiffany Pigeon Swoboda at 504-258-5691 nurserynursenola@gmail.com

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5 BEDS • 4.5 BATHS • 3,860 SQFT Elegant new construction w/ upgrades galore • Magniﬁcent double gallery exterior w/ custom handmade spindles • Graceful entryway opens to a wide foyer overlooking a well designed formal living and dining area • Opulent kitchen has La Cornue oven, Brass European hood, Pro Thermador fridge, Quartzite countertops & Butlers Pantry • Spacious Master suite w/ Calcutta Gold Marble in bathroom & his+hers closets • Designer lights/mirrors • Surround sound system w/ security cameras • Gated off street parking • Screened Porch • Landscaped

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WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE

536 NASHVILLE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115 • $1,590,000

Charlotte Hailey-Dorion, Realtor Multi-Million Dollar Producer Platinum Club Member

LOCATION + PRICE + CONDITION + STAGING = SOLD! Cell: 237-8615 • Ofﬁce: 861-7575 | cdorion@gardnerrealtors.com

504-861-7575

7934 MAPLE STREET / NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118

Experience is Valuable

Call Susan today if you’re thinking of selling or buying your New Orleans Home Free Consultation Including a Professional Market Analysis!

Susan Mizell

504-439-0444

1820 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 504-861-6400

suemizell@gmail.com www.susanmizell.com

SKYE PRICE Realtor (504) 388-7593

SUSAN HURTH PRICE GRI, ABR, CRS Certified Relocation Specialist (504) 908-3317 SPECIALIZING IN:

M E TA I R I E C LU B G A R DE NS • U P T OW N OL D M E TA I R I E • G A R DE N DI S T R IC T • L A K E V I E W

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Reclaiming/Preserving/Investing in Historical New Orleans Real Estate from Old Metairie to Garden District and Uptown, since 1990 with Passion and Integrity

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Alison Grace Barrios (504) 628-2373 alison@barriosrealestate.com

Michele Beelman

(504) 908-3423 mmbeelman@hotmail.com

Linda Bodenave

Alicia Lagarde Craig

Lupe Creech

Jennifer Dixon

(504) 382-3724 Alicialagarde@kw.com

504-460-3516 lupecreech@kw.com

A Eichin

Jennifer Fowler

(504) 352-8444 aeichin@hotmail.com

Jamie Amdal Huges (504) 913-0597 jamienolarealtor@gmail.com

(504) 862-4106 lindab@kw.com

Renee Broussard

(504) 782-1937 renee.realtor225@gmail.com

Polly Eagan

(504) 236-1066 jenniferdixon@kw.com

(504) 452-3571 pollyeagan@aol.com

Mirell Gallo

Kristie Gordon

(504) 432-7788 jfowler@kw.com

(504) 812-5737 mirell.gallo@gmail.com

504-940-4939 kristie.gordon@cox.net

Lana Hunt

Ashley Kostmayer

Bonnie LaNasa

(225) 933-6459 lanahunt@kw.com

(504) 616-5895 ashley@kostmayer.com

(504) 508-9308 bonnie.lanasa@gmail.com

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Celeste Marshall

Sarah Martzolf

Tracie Meyers

(504) 430-3887 ansleymarshall@gmail.com

(504) 220-8558 celeste.marshall@gmail.com

(504) 261-5654 martzolf.sarah@gmail.com

(504) 512-2872 tracie.realtor@gmail.com

Margaret Oesterle

Donna Pisani

Lesley Poche

Kim Rafferty

(504) 975-1833 margaret@kw.com

(504) 491-2783 pisanidonna@gmail.com

Megan Ruse

Talia Sciortino

(504) 507-9585 meganeruse@gmail.com

(504) 442-2020 taliasciortino@yahoo.com

(504) 259-2561 lespax963@hotmail.com

(504) 616-8451 realtorkimr@gmail.com

Liz Tardo

M. Theresa Turla

(504) 723-4011 Liz@liztardo.com

(504) 858-6366 th.turla@gmail.com

*Combined Total Residential Listings & Sales Volume-source MLS through Broker Metrics. Margaret Wabnig

(504) 430-2178 realestate@mwabnig.com

Shannon Zink

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4728-30 AND 4736 PRYTANIA ST. 4,500 SQFT • $1,600,000

ELIZABETH

REISS

Cecelia S. Buras Re a l to r

Home-Grown, Locally Owned & Internationally Known

GRIM, ABR, SRS, SRES

Cell: (504) 813-1102 Ofc: (504-891-6400)

3725 MacArthur Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70114-6825

Ofﬁce: 504.366.4511 • Cell: 504.583.2902 burasc@bellsouth.net

An independently owned and operated member of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.

Gorgeous Single Family home AND a revenue producing Duplex sold as a package. Single family home also has a garage on Bordeaux Street. Perfect for a large family. House is 5 beds 3 1/2 baths. Duplex each unit 1 Bed 1 bath. Guesthouse for teenagers, patio, deck, small yard.

ereiss@gardnerrealtors.com www.GardnerRealtors.com

1820 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130

LTARDO IZ

• Multi-Million Dollar Producer 2012, 2013, 2014 •

2016 President Elect for the Women’s Council of Realtors

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Alicia Lagarde Craig Listing & Sales Specialist

REALTOR, HHS The Craig Group New Orleans

ABR, PMN, SRS, AHWD

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HELPING YOU FIND YOUR PERFECT HOME!

C: (504) 382-3724 O: (504) 862-4139

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8601 Leake Ave New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 862-0100. Each office independently owned & operated. Agents licensed by LA Real Estate Commission.

Specializing in Property Management, Leasing Services, Residential and Commercial Real Estate Sales throughout the Greater New Orleans Area With 25 years of combined experience we provide a personalized real estate experience for each of our clients. Together we are building a community one neighbor at a time.

Monique Davis

Realtor 504-821-2001 ext.102 504-383-5893 c. monique@windfeelproperties.com

Ashley Ferrario

Associate Broker 504-821-2001 ext.103 504-418-6011 c. ashley@windfeelproperties.com

“A KNOWLEDGEABLE PARTNER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS”

Adrienne LaBauve (504) 344-0877 alabauve@gardnerrealtors.com

Katie Witry (504) 919-8585 katie@katiewitry.com

Voted by Gambit readers as one of the top 3 Best Realtors in the Metro Area 2011-2015; Named on of the top 25 Top Real Estate Producers by City Business Magazine 2013-2015, Top 100 2007-2012.

603 St. Joseph St • New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 www.windfeelproperties.com

www.witrycollective.com Gardner Realtors • Garden District Branch 1820 St. Charles Ave. #110 • New Orleans, LA 70130

Licensed in Louisiana, USA

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

NOTICE:

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

OLD METAIRIE 1&2 BDRM. APTS SPARKLING POOL & BIKE PATH

New granite in kit & bath. 12 x 24ft lr, King Master w/wall of closets. Furn Kit. Laundry on premises. Offst pkg. NO PETS. O/A, $724-$848/mo. 504-236-5776.

ALGIERS POINT

3 BR/1.5 BA Absolutely adorable, super fresh + clean cottage w excellent floorplan; central air + heat; oak strip hardwood flooring (heart pine in kitchen) throughtout; covered ceilings vintage bathroom in excellent condition; brand new granite kitchen countertops, cabinets + backsplash; long driveway for several cars in tandem; large fenced backyard w cement pad for extra car storage or entertaining; storage shed; termite contract; roof approximately 5 years old. For Sale by Agent/Broker, $275K, Colette Meister (504) 220-1762. therealtormeister@gmail.com

TREME 1260 ESPLANADE AVE. #4 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116

2 BR/2 BA Rare offering in Historic Treme, steps to French Quarter. 20’ vaulted ceilings w/exposed beams; skylights; 2 master suites (1 lower level, 1 upper); lg private balcony exclusive to unit; huge combo kit, living & dining rooms; gated, remote assigned & covered offstreet parking for 1 vehicle; gorgeous mature tropical setting w sparkling inground pool & beautiful common areas - truly an Oasis on Esplanade! For Sale by Agent/Broker, $360K, Colette Meister (504) 220-1762 therealtormeister@gmail.com

MISSISSIPPI PORT GIBSON, MS 39510

509 Church St. ~ McDougall House 1820’s Historic, Renovated Greek Revival Raised Cottage 5 beds/3 baths, pool. $185,000 1201 Church St. ~ Anderson House 3 beds/3.5 baths, Studio apt + bldg w/4 beds/4 baths. Used as B&B. $225,000 1207 Church St. ~ On National Register Re-creation of Antebellum Mansion 6 beds/4baths + 2 bed Carriage House. $395,000 Call Realtor Brenda Roberts Ledger-Purvis Real Estate 601-529-6710

FOR SALE SMALL SPACE CALL 483-3100

65± STRUCTURES & RESIDENTIAL LOTS THROUGHOUT NEW ORLEANS

ALL PROPERTIES WILL SELL SUBJECT TO MINIMUM BIDS STARTING AT $2,500!

RIVER FRONT UPSCALE TOWN HOUSE

Spacious 1700 Sqft. 2BR, 2.5 BA. Walk-in closets, balcony, washer/dryer. Secured Parking. Internet, health club, pool! $2,000 monthly. Call 781-608-6115. Furnished Apts $2,400-$3,200/mo. Washer/Dryer. Off street parking available for $250. • 60 days min. (504) 247-6736 bkdla@aol.com Bryan

BYWATER 1025 PIETY ST

Bywater Duplex * 2 br, 2 full ba, w/ hdwd floors, w/d hkps, cen a/h, c-fans, fenced yd. NO PETS. $1,400/ mo + dep. 1-888-2396566 or mballier@yahoo.com

FOR RENT LOUISA ST.

IN BYWATER 3 minutes from Country Club. Completely renovated. Lovely 1 BR. Utility room can be used as office. Small yd. w/ storage shed. Central air/heat. $1250/mo. includes water. No Pets/Smoking. 504-638-1528.

CITY PARK/ BAYOU ST. JOHN BESTVALUE 1BR $925

1 Occupant, 3143 Maurepas (rear) Yard, Garage, Office Nook, Cent A/H, Restaurants, Streetcar, City Park, NO PETS realcajuns@ gmail.com

FRENCH QUARTER/ FAUBOURG MARIGNY FRENCH QUARTER LUXURY

Furnished Apts $2,400$3,200/mo. Washer/Dryer. Off street parking available for $250. 60 days min. (504) 247-6736 bkdla@aol.com Bryan

UPTOWN/ GARDEN DISTRICT 1 BR EFF. CLOSE TO UNIVERSITIES

Efficiency w/appliances liv room, a/h unit, ceil fans, wood/tile floors, w/d onsite. Clara by Nashville. Avail June. $700/mo. 504-895-0016.

1026 SONIAT STREET

2 BR/1.5 BA, Camelback Double. Newly renovated; furnished kitchen, washer/dryer. 2 year lease. No pets. $2,250/mo. (504) 899-2386.

1508 CARONDELET ST.

2 BR, w/hdwd flrs, cent a/h, hi ceilgs, 24-hr laundry on site. No pets/smoking. $1500/ mo. + dep. 1-888-239-6566 or mballier@yahoo.com

Visit Our Website For Terms of Sale:

504.233.0063 HilcoRealEstate.com/Nora 1% Broker Co-op. Properties are being sold on an “As is, Where is” basis. Paul A. Lynn, CCIM Broker #76068-ACT; Steven Mathis, LA Auctioneer 1834.

2 BLKS TO AUDUBON PARK

508 Henry Clay, 2BR, 1 BA, LR, DR, Kit with appl, HDWD flrs, High ceilings, Sunroom. Washer/Dryer Hookups. Off Street Parking, $1200. 504-874-4330.

820 BELLECASTLE

1/2 dbl w/ 1BR, 1BA, hdwd flrs, new appls, ceil fans. No Pets. $750/mo+dep. Call 504-899-5544.

NOLA SHORT TERM FURNISHED

4810 St. Charles AvFab renovated upper floor $3750mo. All incl 24-hr security patrols WiFi 2BR/2BA Laundry JEAN HUNN RE/MAX N O Properties 504-232-3570 Ea ofc ind owned & oper 864-2329 www.HunnProperties.com

SPACIOUS UPTOWN UPPER

3 BR/ 1 BA, Newly Renovated, Ctrl A/H, Hi Clgs, Wd Flrs, Porch, Range, MW, DW, Ref, W/D; see more online; $1,750/mo nolapurple@gmail.com

LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT/ IRISH CHANNEL 1/2 BLOCK TO MAGAZINE

ROOMS BY WEEK. Private bath. All utilities included. $175/week. 2 BR avail. Call (504) 202-0381 or (504) 738-2492.

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT WAREHOUSE APT / W PARKING

1 BR/1 BA, 760SF 1 designated off-street parking spot. All appliance include w/d. Water/incl. Dogs welcome. $1,600/mo. (504) 669-4503.

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4223 EDEN ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125

Bidding Begins June 13th at 8:00 AM CT Bidding Concludes June 14th between 12:00 noon & 5:30 PM CT

HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT

High end 1-4 BR, near ferry, clean, many x-tras, hrdwd flrs, cen a/h, no dogs, no sec 8, some O/S prkng $750-$1200/mo. 504362-7487.

FRENCH QUARTER LUXURY

BROADMOOR

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION AUCTION: MON. JUNE 13 - TUES. JUNE 14, 2016

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A+ Co., Guar. Whole Life, Term, LTC, Child Life, UL, Medicare Suppl., etc. Call Mr. Johnson (504) 408-9774.

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ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR LAW FIRMS Need help with managing the finances for your law firm? Our bookkeepers can help you with managing your accounts receivable (billings and collections), accounts payable (paying bills), payroll, bank and trust account management and reconciliation, accounting, financial statements. We also prepare personal and business tax return. References available. Danny Allday, CPA Allday Consulting Group, LLC Law Firm Accounting Specialist QuickBooks & Cosmolex Certified Consultants www.AlldayCPA.com Northshore (985) 871-4963 New Orleans (504) 835-4213

ANNOUNCEMENTS TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.201-078 DIVISION: “E” SUCCESSION OF JOACHIM J. COTTON, JR. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the Administrator of the Succession of Joachim J. Cotton, Jr. has petitioned this Honorable Court for authority to sell all of the successions right, title and interest in and to the following described immovable property in accordance with the provisions of Articles 3191 and 3281 of the Code of Civil Procedure: All of the successions right title and interest in and to the following described property, to wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, with all the buildings and improvements thereon and all of the servitudes, rights and appurtenances thereunto applying situated in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Jefferson, in that part thereof known as WILLOWDALE PARK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2. According to a subdivision plan of Adloe Orr, Jr. & Associates, C.E., dated October 6, 1970, recorded in Jefferson Parish Plan Book 78, folio 39, and also according to the survey of J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., dated August 30, 1974, said property is designated As LOT 116 of SQUARE 12, and said square is bounded by Antioch Street, Cornell Drive, Bowdon Street and Grinell Drive, and said Lot 116 forms the intersection of Antioch Street and Grinnell Drive and measures 65 feet front on Antioch Street, by a width in the rear of 63.04 feet by a depth and front on Grinnell Drive of 90.02 feet, by a depth on its opposite side of 90 feet. The improvements thereon bear Municipal Number: 5020 Antioch Street, Marrero, Louisiana. Being the same property acquired by Wauteen Slay wife of/and Joachim J. Cotton, Jr. by Act of Credit Sale, dated September 18, 1974, registered in COB 823, folio 65, in the conveyance records of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The proposed sale shall be subject to the price, terms and conditions as set forth in the purchase agreement, a copy of which is filed in these proceedings. Any heir or

creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his or her opposition within seven (7) days from the date on which the last publication of this notice appears. Attorney: Timothy Thrifﬁley Bar No. 19808 Address: 8311 Highway 23, Suite 104 P.O. Box 7125 Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037 Telephone: (504) 394-1870 Gambit: 5/10/16 & 5/31/16

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO. 761-134 DIVISION: “N” SUCCESSION OF DORIS M. DUNHAM NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Whereas the Administrator of the above Estate, has made application to the Court for the private sale of the immovable property hereinafter described, to-wit: All undivided interest held by the estate in: THAT CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, in Harahan Addition, designated as Lot No. 10 of Plot “A”, bounded by Elodie Avenue, Oak Avenue and the River Public Road, which is shown on a survey of H. L. Zander, Parish Surveyor, dated February 28, 1918 and according thereto, said lot adjoins Lot No. 9 and measures 30’ feet on Elodie Avenue, by a depth of 142’ feet between equal and parallel lines, bearing nearer to and lying at the distance of 30’ feet from the right angle turn of Elodie Avenue. The improvements thereon bear the Municipal No. 41 Elodie Avenue, Harahan, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: $25,000 cash less all existing claims, liens, privileges, judicial mortgages, mortgages and encumbrances but with full reservation of all rights to challenge and/or dispute the validity of any such claims or encumbrances prior to the sale. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. Attorney: Wesley M. Plaisance JON A. GEGENHEIMER, CLERK Attorney: Wesley M. Plaisance (La. Bar #31289) Address: 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500, New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 584-5471 Gambit: 5/31/16 & 6/21/16 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Barbara Jean Marshall Brown please contact Atty. D.Davenport at 504-256-5452. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Claudia Yaneth Pineda please contact Atty. D.Davenport at 504-256-5452. Any heirs, successors, or relatives of William J. Miller, a/k/a William John Miller, Jr., please contact attorney Michael Raspanti at (504) 339-0479. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Jose V. Gallardo a/k/a Jose Velez Gallardo, please call Atty. Marion D. Floyd, 504.467.3010.

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO: 753-874 SECTION “I” SUCCESSION OF ALBERT J. DUDA, JR. NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Whereas the Administrator of the Succession of Albert J. Duda, Jr. has made application to the Court for the sale at private sale of the immovable property hereinafter described, to wit: Lot 24, Square T, Section 3, Greater Holly Heights Subdivision, 676 Cameron Court, Kenner, LA 70065. Last acquisition: COB 1011, folio 87, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law.

PUBLIC NOTICE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF POSITION

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS SEEKING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED AND QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL TO MANAGE AND ADMINISTER THE OPERATIONS AND AFFAIRS OF THE COUNCIL AS COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF (COS). THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COS INCLUDE THE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES PERFORMED BY ALL COUNCIL CENTRAL STAFF DIVISIONS: CLERK OF COUNCIL, FISCAL, RESEARCH, AND UTILITIES. THE COMPLETE COS JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNCIL’S WEBSITE, WWW.NOLACITYCOUNCIL.COM, OR MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CLERK OF COUNCIL, ROOM 1E09, CITY HALL, 1300 PERDIDO STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK OF COUNCIL AT (504) 658-1085. APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 18, 2016. PUBLICATION DATES: MAY 24 AND 31 AND JUNE 7 AND 14, 2016 Anyone knowing the wherebouts of the heirs of Tina Scales, please contact Atty. E. Appleberry, 405 Gretna Blvd., Ste.104, Gretna, LA 70053; (504) 362-7800. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of James Turner or Willie Proctor or anyone believing to be a lawful heir of Willie Proctor, please contact Attorney Ashley B. Schepens at (504) 301-0708.

Jon Geggenheimer, Clerk Attorney: James G. Maguire Address: 6059 Argonne Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 Telephone: (504) 975-3038 Gambit: 5/10/16 & 5/31/16 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Joanne L. Kintop A/K/A Joanne Weinstock Kintop please contact Attorney Ashley B. Schepens at (504) 301-0708.

FOR SALE SMALL SPACE CALL 483-3100

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HURWITZ MINTZ FURNITURE IS LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED SALES PEOPLE. EARN 40K PLUS. WE OFFER TOP NOTCH BENEFITS INCLUDING PAID TRAINING, 401K, A COMPLETE INSURANCE PACKAGE AND EXCELLENT COMPENSATION. (504) 378-1000.

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A FULL TIME ASSISTANT TO THE FURNITURE BUYER. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST BE A TEAM PLAYER WHO IS PROFESSIONAL, DETAIL AND RESULT ORIENTED, FLEXIBLE AND ORGANIZED. APPLY IN PERSON. HURWITZ MINTZ FURNITURE, 1751 AIRLINE DR, 70001 www.hurwitzmintz.com

RETAIL MEDICAL

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Advanced Medical Centers of Gretna, Uptown and Gentilly

Large established clinics of various specialists, Occupational Medicine; Chiropractic, Physical Medicine; Interventional Radiology and Internal Medicine has an opportunity for a new or established medical practioners to do PRN shifts. Excellent salary and benefits. Email cv to Administrator: Rose.klein@ymail.com Fax: 504-304-0482.

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Hurwitz Mintz has an immediate opening for a full time cashier with previous retail experience. Candidate must be professional, detail oriented, flexible with good communicative skills. Some nights and weekends are required. Apply in person 1751 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA (504) 378-1000.

LUKE FONTANA GALLERY OF JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY

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